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UNICEF praises Climate Change Bill passing The Climate Change Bill is the "world's strongest" according to UNICEF UK.


Companies will be obliged to reveal emissions An amendment to the Climate Change Bill will oblige companies to reveal their annual carbon emissions.


Carbon emissions targets to be met despite downturn Keeping commitments to carbon reduction and renewable energy will help the UK weather the economic downturn, the prime minister has said.


Miliband raises emissions target Britain has become the first country to adopt the ambitious target of reducing carbon emissions by 80 per cent by 2050.


Global electricity emissions 'must halve' Half of global electricity production must be renewable in order to reduce the significant impacts of climate change, according to the International Energy Agency.


New coal plant plans split cabinet Plans to build a coal plant at Kingsnorth have generated conflicting views among cabinet members.


New coal plants 'must have CCS' Now coal plants must be equipped with carbon capture technology, the Environment Agency has warned.


Carbon capture could be viable by 2030 Carbon capture and storage technology could be financially viable by 2030.


Aquifer could hold Europe's emissions for 600 years An undersea aquifer which could store Europe's carbon emissions for 600 years has been discovered in the North Sea.


Coal electricity risks bad reputation Electricity companies that build unabated coal power plants risk developing a negative reputation.


UK carbon emissions 'reduced by two per cent' Carbon emissions in the UK have been reduced by two per cent in the past year, which may have been a result of a reduction in coal consumption.


Ireland plans to 'go green' Ireland has announced plans to make further developments to green energy technology in the country, the prime minister has said.


Norway aims for carbon neutrality by 2030 Norway plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 with a combination of various far-reaching measures.


Calls grow for Canadian carbon market The Canadian government appears to have rejected calls by a state-backed body for the country to establish a nationwide carbon market.


Companies 'need to increase' carbon neutral commitment Much more needs to be done by businesses to work towards carbon neutrality, according to a new report.


Tourism industry set to help combat climate change The tourism industry acknowledges its contribution to carbon emissions but will ensure it takes steps to help fight climate change, according to an industry spokesman.


Global carbon market 'set to hit' $70bn The global carbon trading market could be worth as much as $70 billion (£34 billion) in 2008, an industry expert has claimed.


US authorities urged to regulate aviation emissions The US aviation industry needs to be regulated to reduce its carbon impact, according to a coalition of state authorities and environmental groups.