As the world looks to the EU for leadership on climate, eastern states are diluting laws supposed to guide Europe toward its carbon reduction targets
It sounds an easy solution, but ditching Russian gas and replacing it with renewables is fraught with difficulties
Tension with gas supplier Russia to spur push for domestic energy, but not only renewables would benefit
Small Island States and Least Developed Countries say science demands higher level of ambition than 40% target
Political leaders, business, clean energy groups and NGOs offer their reaction to the EU’s 2030 climate and energy package
EU’s climate and energy package proposes new targets for emissions and renewables, but bruising member state talks beckons
Pressure builds on EU President Barroso as Commissioners battle over region’s low carbon trajectory
Commissioners for Industry and Economy stand accused of blocking ambitious goals as row deepens in Brussels
Germany, France, UK and Italy call for “clear and ambitious” targets, citing EU influence at UN climate talks
Europe is in two minds over its next set of low carbon goals, but ambition is vital as the world is watching says E3G’s Ingrid Holmes