Legislation
Scotland: Labour backs net zero emissions target by 2050 'at the latest'
Scottish Labour proposes stronger long term emissions target and launch of new Just Transition Commission
Trump steps up war on environmental policy
From lashing out at 'radical environmentalists' to plotting a watering down of light bulb standards, it has been a busy week for the Trump administration
Lawyers say Gove proposals for Brexit environmental watchdog are useless
Bar Council say planned new UK watchdog lacks teeth, as it will not be able to take the government to court
Faulty wiring? Upgrade standards for green electricity future, REA urges government
New report from Renewable Energy Association warns rollout of domestic green technologies is being held back by 'pre-WWII' electrical standards
Plan B launches legal challenge to Heathrow expansion
Climate charity is bringing legal action against Transport Minister Chris Grayling, claiming the plans for a third runway are in breach of the Planning Act
Explained: How the summer heatwave is helping drive up EU carbon prices
Higher energy demand coupled with plant shut downs, low wind and hydro production has helped rally EU ETS prices to a seven-year high
Poll: Four in 10 businesses in the dark about Clean Air Zone rollout
British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association calls for greater focus on raising awareness of Clean Air Zones and what they will mean for SMEs
Cross-Party: Over 100 MPs write to Prime Minister calling for net zero emissions by 2050 target
Sir Bernard Jenkin and Alex Sobel step up cross-party push for the government to embrace more ambitious long term emissions target
Is the government really 'coasting on climate change'?
The government's response to the Environment Audit Committee report on green finance lays bare the good, the bad, and the ugly of the UK's decarbonisation efforts
Reports: EU climate chief steps up calls for bolder carbon targets
Miguel Arias Cañete set to make case for 45 per cent emissions reduction target for 2030
Appeal launched in carbon targets court case
Plan B and group of 11 citizens lodge formal appeal against High Court ruling blocking Judicial Review on adequacy of UK climate targets
Reports: Trump to launch fresh assault on US fuel efficiency standards
Legal battle looms as White House works up plan to revoke California's right to regulate auto emissions
In a spin: Could the Circular Economy give the Environment Bill the focal point it needs?
John Alker argues the government's welcome new Environment Bill needs a unifying theme, and circular economy principles could provide it
'Not sufficiently robust': Public spending watchdog warns of packaging recycling fraud risk
National Audit Office warns potential fraud and errors could be undermining the UK's packing recycling figures
Government proposes complete end to Feed-in Tariff scheme
FITs would close entirely at the end of March 2019 under new plans, with little clarity over what, if anything, will replace the once popular incentive scheme
What should be in the new Environment Bill?
Leading experts from across the green economy offer their take on what should be included in the first UK Environment Act in over 20 years
Theresa May confirms plan for new Environment Act
Prime Minister tells Liaison Committee government will introduce the first Environment Bill since 1995, covering air quality and other post-Brexit 'opportunities'
Government reveals 'streamlined' carbon reporting rules
From April 2019 large companies will need to report on energy use and carbon emissions in bid to simplify business reporting on climate
Brexit: Government defeats rebels over Parliamentary scrutiny of trade deals
Amendment to trade bill would have ensured all new free trade deal would be subject to Parliamentary vote
Trade Bill: Further tests await May's Brexit vision
Key Commons vote awaits, as David Davis highlights concerns over 'common rulebook', including environmental regulations, and business leaders raise alarm over 'no deal' risks
Brexit White Paper: Government offers non-regression requirement to maintain high green standards
Insertion of a non-regression requirement in any final agreement was a key ask from environmental campaigners
Over 45,000 businesses at risk of EU energy efficiency fines
DNV GL warns thousands of firms could inadvertently breach Energy Efficiency Directive rules, risking fines of up to €1m
Brexit White Paper: Green groups call for specific environmental commitments
Greener UK publishes briefing paper urging government to strengthen broad Chequers' pledge to maintain environmental standards
Scott Pruitt has gone - for all the wrong reasons
Tom Chivers argues that despite the federal government's corruption and incompetence, there are still reasons to hope the US can drive global climate action
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