Legislation

Member states will need to draw up long-term renovation strategies to deliver largely decarbonised housing stock by 2050

In world first French Parliament passes legislation to ban new oil and gas exploration in France by 2040, confirming pledge made earlier this year

Government consults on removing exemption for landlords unable to access 'no cost' financing, but campaigners remain frustrated at decision to cap costs at £2,500

Energy and environment ministers ignore calls from EU Parliament and big business to boost renewable energy target to 35 per cent by 2030, while new recycling goals are agreed

Wales should seek to reduce 1990 emissions by 23 per cent by 2020 and 35 per cent by 2025, according to the UK's Committee on Climate Change

Institutional investors have written to Energy Ministers urging them not to water down decarbonisation proposals ahead of today's crunch meeting

Neonicotinoids, banned on flowering crops, were found in nearly all rivers tested, increasing concerns over their impact on fish and birds

Well-design environmental regulations can boost business investment in innovation and skills, improve products and infrastructure, and increase competitiveness, analysis suggests

Often portrayed as a barrier to growth, well-designed environmental regulations can in fact result in a range of positive economic outcomes, argues The Aldersgate Group's Nick Molho

High Court hearing confirmed for latest air quality legal challenge, as London Mayor Sadiq Khan kicks off new global drive to improve urban air quality