Government says developing wind is a strategic priority for country, which can currently power two million homes
China plans to invest 1.8 trillion yuan in clean energy as part of its plan to reduce emissions by 45% by 2020
World’s largest stock exchange makes historic step in joining UN sustainability drive in financial sector
Cost of carbon offsetting so cheap that the aviation industry could adopt more ambitious reduction targets, says economist
Shareholders in the US are showing growing concern about their investments in companies exposed to climate change-related risks
Mayor wants to double the recycling rate to 30% by 2017 to divert 50,000 tons of plastic waste from reaching landfills
UN’s Clean Development Mechanism targets Columbia and Philippines as new regional bases in new drive to boost interest in carbon trading
UK retail giant claims its panels generate enough power for almost 2,000 houses, which could cover 35 football pitches
The EU will impose a minimum price on Chinese solar exports, which Commission says will ensure market operates at a “sustainable level”
New Grenada office will help Carribbean countries identify projects for the Clean Development Mechanism
Longer ice-free periods in the Arctic will lead to increased activity in the region within the next ten years and intensify ice degradation
US states say they will require insurance companies to reveal how prepared they are to cope with risks related to climate change
Golf courses around the world could be facing a bleak future unless they move quickly to introduce climate change adaptation strategies
Barack Obama’s nominee as Environment Protection Agency chief starts work today – and her inbox is likely to be full of tough choices
Environmental Sustainability Project set to target heavy metals, water pollution, and waste treatment alongside pair’s existing climate strategy
Climate mitigation and adaptation funds worth US$ 600 billion could be raised by targeting monies paid to the coal, oil and gas sectors
Campaigners to hand out bottles of “carbon bubbles” to highlight problem of unburnable fossil fuel reserves
Climate Commissioner Connie Hedegaard says discussions will be sped up after Kevin Rudd announces end of unpopular carbon tax
Drinks giant renews partnership with WWF with pledge to cut emissions and address natural resource challenges impacting fresh water
Plan drawn up by banks and business lobby group for Russia’s carbon market is set to be presented to the government in November