The BBC's Laurence Peter looks at the European Union climate deal and sets out what it will mean for its 27 member-nations.

The UK government is not doing enough to cut its emissions by the amount required to meet its own targets, an advisory body warns.

EU leaders are to gather for a summit billed as a credibility test on Europe's willingness to tackle climate change.

Water vapour and CO2 have been detected in the atmosphere of a "hot Jupiter" exoplanet, scientists say.

The EU's credibility is at stake at a summit this week, with France pushing hard for deals on a key energy package and the Lisbon Treaty.

The EU is trying to clinch a deal on a far-reaching package committing the bloc to new green energy targets.

Official advisers to the UK government demand Britain slash greenhouse gases by a fifth of current levels by 2020 - the toughest target so far.

A Government advisory body says major changes must be made to technology and policy to meet the UK's emissions goals.

The UK's Climate Change Bill could cost each family in the UK up to £10,000, warns Conservative MP Peter Lilley.

Man-made pollution is raising ocean acidity at least ten times faster than previously thought, a study says.

Despite the environmental now being a mainstream topic, green campaign groups are still as relevant as ever.

The colourful world of coral reefs is under threat as oceans absorb greater quantities of carbon, but not all hope is lost.

The EU supports granting carmakers loans at attractive rates as the global downturn bites.

A new standard that allows UK firms to measure the size of their products' carbon footprints is launched.

The UK government's policy on climate change is failing to make the most of an untapped resource - local communities.

Ford announces a major boost for its plant in south Wales which will produce a new generation of low CO2 engines.

The low-carbon economy is an integral part of the world's economic recovery, not a luxurious extra.