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Hu asks Japan for green technology

China has turned to Japan to help it tackle its worsening environmental problems

Consumers driving holiday and transport companies to go green

The travel sector is being pushed to go green by the growing consumer awareness of environmental issues that is putting pressure on brand and reputation

Biofuels groups accuse Europe of bias

US biodiesel companies are lobbying for the World Trade Organisation to take legal action against their European counterparts, the latest in a series of trade disputes within the sector

World carbon trading value doubles

A sharp rise in the number of transactions in the emissions trading market brought the value of trades to about $64bn last year, says the World Bank in an annual review

Michael Skapinker: Workable air travel tax

Separate proposals from the UK and the European Union are unlikely to rescue what is a chaotic and dysfunctional system, writes Michael Skapinker

EU carbon trading scheme hit by delays

Delays by EU member governments in issuing allowances could impact development of the market

Aston Martin chief attacks EU emissions law

The way European legislation targeting CO2 emissions is structured puts luxury carmaker Aston Martin at a particular disadvantage, says chief executive

Suspend biofuel rules, say MPs

Commons committee wants more research done into the effects of biofuels on food prices and on the environment and the suspension of the renewable transport fuel obligation

Climate change imperils City

A report says London and the Thames Gateway are at risk of flooding that could endanger housing development. It also cites dangers from excess heat, drought and wind speed

US farm lobby defends biofuel

Farmers say biofuel plays only a minor role in soaring food prices, as Congress and the White House continue to wrangle about US agricultural subsidies

Shell pulls out of key wind power project

Comment: How Europe can shape the global system

Exxon blasted by its founding family

Gore investment body closes $683m fund

Global warming adds to seal cull debate

EU eyes stricter standards for biofuel imports

Analysis: The case for ethical initiatives

IEA warns against retreat on biofuels

Climate target eludes Japan-EU

Oil hits fresh high as biofuels rethink looms