European Council finalises position after tense negotiations, confirming it will push to drastically water down European Parliament goal for 40 per cent emissions cuts by 2030
Business groups and NGOs call for 'climate proof' EU budget that aligns with Paris Agreement, as Council backs review of how to build 'net zero' emission economy
Leaked document shows BusinessEurope group would oppose more ambitious goals
Governments are failing to tackle the crisis that causes 1,000 early deaths a day, says damning EU report
Report blames climate change on cosmic ray fluctuations and sunspot activity, drawing derision from climate scientists
Far from being a barrier to economic growth, well-designed and ambitious environmental regulations will allow the EU to decarbonise its economy and boost the competitiveness of its businesses, argues Nick Molho
'I'm not particularly happy about these new proposals', says German Chancellor, despite acknowledging escalating climate risks
Reuters reports EU is prepared to let Minimum Import Price controls lapse from next month
Higher energy demand coupled with plant shut downs, low wind and hydro production has helped rally EU ETS prices to a seven-year high
Miguel Arias Cañete set to make case for 45 per cent emissions reduction target for 2030