BP and Shell involved in rare public intervention by energy giants aimed at influencing UN climate talks

Six major energy companies have written to the United Nations asking for help in setting up a carbon pricing scheme to help tackle climate change.

The value of global carbon permits expanded to $US34 billion ($44 billion) in the past year, with gains led by South Korea, California and Quebec, the World Bank said.

Members of the European Parliament on Tuesday approved a compromise deal to begin a new reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) from January 2019.

Participants in the European Union's carbon market expect average prices to rise for the first time in four years, an annual survey published by the International Emissions Trading Association (IET

At first, the numbers and company names flashing on a big board in Beijing’s financial district suggest a booming market.

TORONTO - Ontario has announced its latest target in the province's drive to reduce greenhouse gas pollution.

Europe's poorest nations, including heavily indebted Greece, emerge the main winners from a deal to reform the world's biggest carbon market that will raise billions for EU governments, data from T

New Zealand is eyeing up international carbon markets to meet any climate commitments, the government revealed in a consultation this week.