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Abbott government accused of pursuing ideological agenda after Tasmania state administration throws out deal struck between conservationists and the logging industry to end decades of protest

China plans to release a national water pollution plan this year, as it becomes more open about the damages wrought by decades of unchecked development

Niesr is latest body to upgrade its forecasts, predicting GDP growth of 2.9% this year, but it estimates the economy is still 0.17% under 2008 peak

John Podesta, who is one of President Barack Obama’s most senior advisers, offers rare comments on administration's thinking

Kiev has warned the EU of the risks of supply disruption as Russia says Gazprom will move to a system of pre-payment for energy to Ukraine next month

The president is torn between the job-creating potential of the US energy boom and his desire to be remembered as an environmental champion