UN's climate change science body says renewables supply, particularly solar power, can meet global demand

Scientists warn that farming practices must be adapted to a warmer world and rises in global population

Trial project aims to provide fleets with an alternative income source income to reduce pressure on fish stocks

EU climate chief opens discussion about extending the targets and expresses concern at gas industry's lobbying

Industry urging governments and business to reject renewables in favour of 'green' shale gas

UK and other governments oppose EU regulations aimed at preventing oil leaks at deepwater drilling operations

All of Britain's 278 environment laws under review, including National Park, Clean Air and Climate Change Acts

Officially, marine life is returning to normal in the Gulf of Mexico, but dead animals are still washing up on beaches – and one scientist believes the damage runs much deeper

Independent inquiry concludes that the production of biofuels to meet UK and European directives violates human rights and damages the environment

Fukushima Daiichi power plant emergency is now on a par with the 1986 Chernobyl warning