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Brexit: Greener UK sets out blueprint for target-driven Environment Bill
Coalition of green groups calls for legally binding targets, mandated progress reports, and green trading arrangements to provide backbone of new flagship legislation
Government unveils plan to flush out plastic straws
Ban could be in place in just 12 months - but is it a win-win for the environment and businesses?
Greener UK: Campaign groups set out four 'green benchmarks' for Brexit
Greener UK sets out four key benchmarks for ensuring a Green Brexit amid increased fears the UK risks crashing out of the EU without a deal
Net Zero: Government to instruct Committee on Climate Change to explore how to meet 1.5C goal
As Green Great Britain Week launches the governments will today formally ask climate watchdog to assess whether UK should set a date for achieving net zero emissions
Brexit: Disruption to carbon and energy trading looms in event of no deal
Latest government Brexit technical notices confirm UK would quit EU emissions trading scheme and internal energy market if the country crashes out of the EU without a deal
High Court rules fracking can go ahead
BREAKING: Fracking for shale gas can proceed in the UK for the first time since 2011 as campaigner loses legal appeal
The BusinessGreen Guide to the SDG: SDG10 - Reduced inequalities
What does the bold pledge to 'reduce inequality within and among countries' mean for the global economy?
Lethal but legal: Government faces fresh calls to strengthen air pollution standards
IPPR report argues Brexit could provide the government to set stronger air quality rules for domestic heating that honour its pledge to be 'more ambitious about achieving cleaner air'
The IPCC Report: Why the UK needs a strong Environment Bill
The IPCC report on limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees has strengthened the business case for a strong Environment Bill, argues Aldersgate Group's Nick Molho
EU: Battle lines drawn over vehicle emissions standards
European Council finalises position after tense negotiations, confirming it will push to drastically water down European Parliament goal for 40 per cent emissions cuts by 2030
Cars might fly: BEIS unveils £10m regulator funding to drive future tech
Winning bids for Regulators' Pioneer Fund include project to unblock barriers to aviation innovations such as flying taxis
ECIU: Wholesale price 'windfall' cuts government green energy subsidy costs
New analysis suggests a surprise rise in wholesale power prices means government could relax the renewables subsidy purse strings
Trump administration acknowledges 4C warming risk, to justify higher vehicle emissions
Washington Post reveals draft statement accepts risk of extreme climate change, and uses it to argue there is no point trying to curb emissions
UK jails 'first environmental protestors since 1932' over anti-fracking blockade
The men 'deserve our gratitude, not a prison term', Greenpeace's executive director said, after judge handed them 15-16 month sentences
'Historic victory': Planning officals reject appeal over Welsh coal mine extension
Planning Inspectorate closes Miller Argent's appeal against decision to block Nant Llesg coal mine expansion
Tech companies unclear over stance on potential new EU climate targets
Leaked document shows BusinessEurope group would oppose more ambitious goals
The curious case of the apologetic deregulators
When even the government is admitting its deregulation target is silly, it's probably time to can it, argues David Powell
Warren Bill promises to beef up US climate reporting rules
Senator Elizabeth Warren unveils new Climate Risk Disclosure Act
No Deal Brexit: Government reiterates environmental standards pledge, but fears remain over governance gap
Government publishes latest batch of No Deal Planning Notices, but major questions remain over impact on green businesses
Corporate giants step up calls for national Net Zero emission goals
Big businesses reiterate backing for net zero targets, as European Commission throw weight behind campaign for bolder emissions goals
'An historic moment': Agriculture Bill promises to reward farmers who protect environment
Michael Gove declares new legislation underscores opportunity to deliver a "Green Brexit"
Over 130 MPs call on Prime Minister to adopt net zero emission goal
Cross-party letter urges government to adopt new long term emissions target and put UK "at the forefront of the race for investment in clean industries"
Net Zero: California unveils goal to achieve 'carbon neutrality' by 2045
Governor Jerry Brown signs 100 per cent clean power rule and surprises businesses with new industry wide decarbonisation target
The coming months will determine the fate of the government's 'Green Brexit'
Benjamin Halfpenny of Greener UK argues the crunch point is approaching for the government's Green Brexit ambitions
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