European Union

Shell, BP and Centrica have talked of backing EU emissions target but withheld support

European Council meeting expected to set out timetable for adopting sweeping new net zero strategy for the world's largest trading bloc

EU greenhouse gas emissions rose 0.7 per cent in 2017 compared to the previous year new data reveals

Climate and environment were top EU election issues prompting a 'green wave' of MEPs, but how might this translate into policy action?

The dividing line between supporters of climate action and populist forces that are overtly hostile to the green economy has never been starker - every vote matters

Trade body warns the powerhouse of the European wind energy market is in 'deep trouble'

Bloomberg reports officials are working on net zero target, but as EU plans for a similar goal face opposition it remains unclear if whole cabinet is ready to back new target

Firm hit by EU's decision to suspend UK companies from accessing CO2 credits under emissions trading system until Brexit deal is ratified

Ratings agency warns of possible credit downgrades, while the UK's auto lobby says 'anti-diesel' agenda has made targets harder to reach

Green MEPs Molly Scott Cato in the UK and Bas Eickhout in the Netherlands make the case for a far stronger EU green investment framework