Australia

Today’s EU-Australia agreement to link carbon pricing mechanisms could yet prove globally significant

Future linkages may be in the pipeline with China, South Korea, California and Switzerland

Opposition spokesman tells paper the party could break with criticism of climate change action and support so-called Kyoto 2 agreement

Major new report reveals clean energy sources to undercut coal on cost in the coming years

Almost 300 high-profile firms sign statement backing introduction of controversial carbon levy

The controversial tax has created uncertainty for business, divided opinion and slashed government approval

Just under 300 companies will pay A$23 levy from July compared to 500 originally envisaged

Launch of carbon trading in July offers huge opportunities for UK companies, says business advisory body

Gillard: 'Today Australia has a price on carbon as the law of our land'

Opposition leader makes 'blood oath' to repeal controversial carbon tax