Taxes on foreign exchange transactions, carbon allowances, aviation and shipping are mooted suggestions in leaked report by UN advisers

Regional carbon trading scheme on track to launch in 2012

South-east Asian countries sign agreements with Russia and Japan to build the country's first wave of nuclear reactors

Tax changes designed to tackle carbon credit carousel fraud come into force from today

Charging pads in roads and driveways could extend range and reduce battery size for electric vehicles

Here, in full, is the open letter from Defra minister Jim Paice to MPs detailing the government's plans to sell-off British forests

Chief executive says US manufacturing giant will sign deal to purchase "tens of thousands" of electric vehicles in the next week

Countries split on how to share profits derived from rainforests, but delegates remain hopeful international ecosystems deal can be struck

Calico Project makes it three from three for US solar industry

But only after energy giant reportedly cuts minimum price