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EU energy chief labels new climate targets “stupid”
EU energy commissioner Günther Oettinger condemns the EU’s 2030 package, which he presented last week
Canada tar sands set to benefit from EU 2030 climate plan
EU proposal to drop curbs on imported fuels could boost CO2 emissions from transport by 32 megatonnes
EU proposes 40% carbon pollution cut by 2030
EU’s climate and energy package proposes new targets for emissions and renewables, but bruising member state talks beckons
As it happened: EU 2030 climate and energy package
Latest headlines and analysis from London and Brussels as EU prepares to presents its energy and climate strategy up to 2030
Renewables and efficiency make EU competitive – report
Wednesday’s top five: Clean energy boosts EU economy says report, Beijing bans heavy polluters, Australia’s water supplies at risk say scientists
EU bickering continues over 2030 climate targets
Pressure builds on EU President Barroso as Commissioners battle over region’s low carbon trajectory
EU set to propose 40% carbon reduction target for 2030
European climate compromise on cards, with Council decision likely to disappoint many green groups
EU climate leadership in doubt as talks on 2030 targets stall
Climate diplomacy experts say 40% emission cut target will “not be taken seriously” by rest of world
UK defeats EU proposals for tighter fracking legislation
Wednesday’s top 5: UK has wins battle against fracking rules, Pine Island Glacier in ‘irreversible’ retreat, Danish pension funds invest in climate change projects
EU Parliament gives strong backing to carbon capture
MEPs back plans to boost funding for technology that could radically cut carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels
EU Commission split over 2030 climate targets
Commissioners for Industry and Economy stand accused of blocking ambitious goals as row deepens in Brussels
Global carbon market to rise 15% in value in 2014
Cost of EU carbon allowances will rise by 50% on 2013 levels as global health of scheme improves, says a Bloomberg report
EU heavyweights urge 40% greenhouse gas emissions cut by 2030
Germany, France, UK and Italy call for “clear and ambitious” targets, citing EU influence at UN climate talks
London climate resilience tested as flood barrier rises 11th time in 11 days
Thames Barrier shuts for 11th time in 11 days as rains and high tides combine to threaten capital
Green jobs at risk without 2030 climate package: Hedegaard
EU climate chief says ambitious low carbon policies essential for region to retain competitiveness
Carbon markets shrank 38% in 2013
Decreased carbon trading in 2013 reflects continuing trend of problems, even as Chinese markets open for business
UK’s Cameron urges EU to cut fracking ‘red tape’
Letter to EC chief Barroso calls for minimal shale gas regulations and says climate targets should be simplified
UK sending ‘mixed signals’ over EU climate ambition
The UK is well versed in showmanship when it comes to climate change targets. But does it mean what it says?
EU to cut climate warming F-gases by 79%
Tuesday’s top 5: EU signs off agreement to cut HFCs, fracking chemicals cause cancer and birth defects, and EPA climate expert convicted of fraud
EU Parliament backs carbon trading rescue plan – in tweets
Relief, anger and calls for reform as MEPs support measures to boost region’s cap-and-trade scheme