Legislation

EU hails hat-trick of climate policy victories as renewables targets followed by agreement on energy efficiency goals and long term decarbonisation plans

Prime Minister says UK remains committed to Paris Agreement, but refuses to be drawn on calls for a new net zero target for mid-century

Green groups and pension industry welcome proposed reforms which could help shift investment away from fossil fuels towards low carbon economy

Ban on sale of products containing plastic microbeads comes into force across England and Scotland

EEF's Sam Pentony explores the challenges manufacturers face as they wait to see if a post-Brexit shake up of chemicals regulations and processes is on the way

Overnight negotiations see 2030 renewable energy target bumped up to 32 per cent, as ban on palm oil use in transport confirmed

Watchdog will get legal enforcement powers under amendment, but green groups say compromise still doesn't go far enough to guarantee environmental standards

Crucial Commons vote to decide whether or not the government's proposed green watchdog is given legal powers of enforcement

Efra Committee raises fears over how 'payments for public good' subsidy scheme will be co-ordinated, and calls for more details on funding

Pacific islands note threat of sea level rise while setting toughest climate target of any US state