Legislation

Experts argue that regardless of decision on controversial North Sea drilling projects, the government should develop a clearer roadmap for the UK's transition away from fossil fuels

Prime Minister announces increase in fines for a range of waste offences, as clear up of illegal dumps expands

British-owned solar firm secures compliant listings for four products, as plans to allow sale of plug-in solar panels this month advance

Severn Trent was investigated by the Environment Agency for incidents of pollution and has paid more than £2m to local environmental charities as compensation

Green groups claim move by Number 10 to give weight to job creation over green targets when awarding £90bn of public contracts each year is 'simply not the answer' to youth unemployment

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing – August

Letter from UK food industry to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham warns that 'the next food shock is not a question of if, but when'

Closing the cost gap between heat networks and gas boilers is 'achievable and affordable', industry claims, but it requires clear government commitment

Plus, steep decline in rainforest burning in Brazil's Amazon, the EV charging rollout is going steady in Europe, and bio-based chemicals plant plans are unveiled in Portugal

Court confirms watchdog has the authority to pursue criminal proceedings against former employees accused of trying to manipulate water tests