Legislation

19 Mayors from around the world sign up to Net Zero Carbon Declaration

EPA proposes 'Affordable Clean Energy Rule', predicting relaxation of emissions rules will cut coal power polluters' compliance costs by up to $400m a year

Courts continue to challenge the Trump administration's attempts to dilute environmental rules, but that is not stopping the President raving once again against renewable energy

Ministers plan to cut air pollution by phasing out house coal, enforcing new emission limits, and curbing sale of wet wood for home stoves

Scottish Labour proposes stronger long term emissions target and launch of new Just Transition Commission

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

Bar Council say planned new UK watchdog lacks teeth, as it will not be able to take the government to court

New report from Renewable Energy Association warns rollout of domestic green technologies is being held back by 'pre-WWII' electrical standards

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

Higher energy demand coupled with plant shut downs, low wind and hydro production has helped rally EU ETS prices to a seven-year high