Climate change
Resources
Scientific evidence shows that temperature changes are likely to have profoundly negative impact on society, the global economy and the natural world. This poses risks and opportunities to which investors and companies must respond
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
