European Commission

New European Commission President highlights need for ambitious and binding energy efficiency target

Defra predicts many cities will not comply with EU limits for at least another decade

Major new funding drive announced for clean tech industries with cash earmarked for biofuels, fuel cells and greener materials research

NER300 funding announcement confirms up to €300m of support for flagship UK carbon capture project, alongside fresh support for renewables developments

Flagship carbon capture and storage project is likely to secure significant backing from EU this week

Commission backs up proposals for new recycling targets with a new initiative to highlight green job opportunities across the continent

Proposals from European Commission would require a significant increase in the proportion of UK waste diverted from landfill

LIFE Climate Action programme offers €44m to support wide range of climate change initiatives

UK to introduce new European Commission scheme in a bid to make it easier for clean tech firms to prove their cutting-edge products work as advertised

Europe is at a 'crossroads' and must choose low-carbon system or risk becoming increasingly uncompetitive, business leaders warn