Legislation

Environmental protections must be a 'bedrock principle' for Brexit negotiations, say civil society organisations

National Emissions Ceiling Directive to put further national limits on toxic pollutants such as NO2 and particulates

EU proposal on a free trade deal with the US could curb energy saving measures and a planned switch to clean energy, say MEPs

German chancellor hopes for quick parliamentary approval of nation's climate plan

David Powell at the New Economics Foundation warns Brexit may bring fresh attacks on green regulation

Aldersgate Group event discusses how green businesses can help steer the low carbon economy agenda in a post-Brexit UK

Experts from the London Stock Exchange suggest European Union may be considering similar legislation to require investors to disclose environmental information

The decision to approve an opencast coal mine runs completely counter to the government's climate strategy - it should be reversed as swiftly as possible

Global or regional agreements are vital for cross-border problems such as pollution and wildlife crime, says new environment chief, Erik Solheim

As reports suggests Shell is seeking an exemption from North Sea oil and gas decommissioning rules, WWF calls on company to step up efforts to remove aging infrastructure