Legislation

Alpha Natural Resources files for Chapter 11 protection as plummeting coal prices leave company struggling with debt mountain

How is the fossil fuel industry responding to growing pressure to address future emissions in the run-up to the Paris summit?

Questions are surfacing over the legality of the government's plans to halt onshore wind farm development

Environment Agency says it lacks necessary expertise and resources to investigate oil firm over 2006 toxic waste dump in Ivory Coast

All the key details from this morning's crucial renewable energy subsidy announcements

Turbine manufacturers say changes to planning guidelines fail to recognise the 'vital role' of small-scale wind projects for community renewables projects

Pacific state vows to slash greenhouse gas emissions 32 per cent by 2025 and calls on other countries to back 'expiry date' for fossil fuels

Court defies European Commission, ruling people have a right to know if their government is breaking rules on hazardous waste

The first signs of a consensus over a deal in Paris are emerging, allaying fears the global talks have stalled

Energy, mining, agriculture and waste among the first industries to be targeted in push to identify £10bn of red tape savings