Legislation

The world's most widely used insecticides will be banned from all fields within six months, to protect both wild and honeybees that are vital to crop pollination

New MIT study suggests cost of climate policies targeting CO2 reduction will be more than cancelled out by reductions in healthcare costs from air pollution

Germany, France and Sweden are among the countries advocating a faster transition to a clean economy, in a critical year for strengthening ambition

Claire Perry's confirmation the government will review the UK's long term emissions targets sends a clear signal to businesses - decarbonisation is going to have to accelerate

UN climate secretariat says funding commitment comes at 'a critical time' given level of outstanding contributions from governments

Government suffers damaging defeat in Lords over Withdrawal Bill amendments

Consultation on ban of disposable plastic items will launch later this year, Prime Minister announces

BREAKING: Banks Group slams decision by government to reject coal mine on climate grounds

EU Parliament backs update to the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, paving the way for new version to become law

UK Climate Minister says government will ask climate watchdog to consider how UK could meet 1.5C Paris target