Legislation

The Minimata Convention, which has the backing of 128 countries, commits signatories to a ban on new mercury mines and phasing out use of the metal in products

Echoing Environment Secretary Michael Gove's assurances, new Brexit position paper promises changes to trading relationships will not lead to lower environmental standards

There are only 18 months to go until the UK leaves the single market and customs union - and the plans for a 'Green Brexit' look worryingly sketchy

Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy Shirley Rodrigues says new plan will set direction for post-Brexit strategy across UK - but does City Hall have the power to realise its bold vision?

The utility has become the latest firm to fall foul of the Environment Agency's pollution crackdown

EXCLUSIVE: Frustration grows as industry concern over implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive dismissed by Department of Communities and Local Government

EPA administrator Scott Pruitt U-turns on plan to delay deadline to comply with ozone air pollution rules following lawsuit from 15 states

EXCLUSIVE: Draft guidance seen by BusinessGreen could allow many landlords to take advantage of an exemption from new energy efficiency legislation

Policy Exchange argues leaving EU's Common Agricultural Policy presents opportunity for farmers to improve biodiversity, natural capital, and flood prevention

Netherlands confirms promise to cut greenhouse gases between 80 and 95 per cent by 2050 as part of EU-wide Paris Pledge