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EU delays 2030 climate package decision until October
Green groups and developing countries say Europe has lost ‘climate leader’s’ mantle after postponing new laws
Delay to EU 2030 climate targets ‘nonsensical’ warns De Boer
Draft texts suggest EU leaders plan to postpone release of decarbonisation plans until October
MEPs block moves to exempt long-haul flights from trading scheme
Tight vote in the Environment Committee on aviation emissions saw EU stand up to international bullies, say MEPs
Crimea crisis forces EU to re-evaluate energy policies
It sounds an easy solution, but ditching Russian gas and replacing it with renewables is fraught with difficulties
EU-US trade pact would spur fracking in Europe, report warns
Transatlantic trade pact could boost shale gas industry by allowing companies to avoid courts and planning laws
Tokyo to reach CO2 targets without its carbon trading scheme
City meets goals mainly as result of increased energy efficiency drive after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster
EU backs big curbs on superstrength greenhouse gases
EU parliament votes overwhelmingly for partial ban on potent greenhouse gases used in fridges and airconditioners
Old splits emerge as UN climate envoys seek path to 2015 deal
Brazil, China and Saudi Arabia say they have no intention of discussing tough emission cuts at Bonn meeting
Europe’s banks in $1-tril risk from ‘carbon bubble’: report
Two new studies highlight the supposed risks of long-term investment in fossil fuels
EU proposes more time for long-haul airlines to cut CO2
EU negotiators agree tentative deal that stops the clock longer on emissions trading for intercontinental flights
Russia-Ukraine tension could be catalyst for EU 2030 targets
Tension with gas supplier Russia to spur push for domestic energy, but not only renewables would benefit
EU releases proposals for UN 2015 climate deal
Criteria for submitting pledges for proposed global emissions reduction deal tops agenda for bloc
Denmark to push for 30% EU renewables target
New energy and climate minister Rasmus Helveg Petersen he is focused on EU agreeing tougher goals at March summit
EU energy utilities ‘risk demise’ by ignoring renewables revolution
Cash-strapped companies that built too many coal and gas plants are lobbying strongly against tough EU targets
Franco-German summit calls for greater co-operation on renewables
Merkel and Hollande say a new cross-border venture will promote renewables, help hasten move away from fossil fuels
Over 1,000 cities demand ambitious EU climate targets
European cities alliance writes to European Council chief asking for tough new 2030 low carbon goals
Local opposition to wind grows as EU leaders mull targets
Fairer share of wind power proceeds could help slow growth of opposition to wind turbines
EU climate chief says regional unity vital for 2015 Paris deal
European governments can “pressurise” heads of states into climate action says Connie Hedegaard
EU jobs at risk without tough climate targets – report
Europe could drop out of key economic race with China, USA and India unless it backs low carbon growth
EU Parliament backs tougher renewable energy target
Full sitting of EU Parliament backs 30% renewables target, compared with 27% proposed by EC