Fiona Harvey

Rich countries and the private sector will have to step up if we are to meet a $100bn target for poor countries to help them cope with climate change.

A new biofuels plant near Hull will be the United Kingdom’s biggest buyer of wheat, and the biggest supplier of animal feed.

Unep suggests using the expertise of mining companies — often seen as the environmental villains — to improve recycling.

Divisions over who should lead the fight against climate change should be laid aside say ministers from some of the world’s poorest countries.

Scientists have warned that global leaders will need to commit to slashing carbon emissions drastically, despite the agreement reached in Durban.