Poland

EU Commission blocks 30 investments in energy plants from receiving free emission allowances

Coal-heavy country leaves businesses in limbo over post-2020 emissions targets

Polish environment minister writes to counterparts urging them to reject push for 25 per cent emission reduction target

German utility to expand wind and biomass energy capacity in the UK and Poland, as well as step up North Sea offshore wind investment

Negotiators insist a binding deal must include developing countries, while reports suggest US may bail on $100bn climate fund

Polish authorities maintain 13 coal plants should qualify free carbon allowances

Coal-dependent country stands in way of agreement on 25 per cent emissions reduction a week before assuming EU presidency

Belgium proposes 25 per cent emission cuts as divisions block proposal for more demanding 2020 target

Prime minister tells the Guardian he hopes the EU will agree to a cut in emissions of 30% by 2020

Poland has been pushing to have its carbon cap raised while environmentalists claim that carbon markets are deeply flawed