European and US manufacturers set to benefit from relaxation of controversial policy
Oil industry exec argues it's not trips to Tesco that regulators should be clamping down on, but haulage firms traveling long distances
Despite high-profile commitments to phase out use of uncertified palm oil, only 19 per cent of certified sustainable palm oil has been sold
Tax breaks, fuel costs and concerns over carbon combine to drive down company car emissions
State think-tanks suggest government impose carbon tax scheme by 2013
Move comes as German lobby group mulls legal action to tackle alleged dumping of subsidised solar panels in European market
Government cuts duty by 50 per cent on components used in solar, wind and geothermal power plants
Oil group also signs pact for China production of coal gasification equipment
IFC to review environmental performance of investments in the sector
Move follows US and EU allegations that China's stockpiling of minerals creates unfair advantage