Legislation

Leaked documents and sources show Natural England will use its legal powers less and seek funding from the private companies it is meant to keep in check

Scottish sister to England's Environment Agency hones in on resource use and seeks to inspire ambitious business action through new regulatory strategy

Analysis from government of Marshall Islands finds 58 countries have now either ratified Paris deal or pledged to do so by the end of the year

New poll suggests more than half of UK public want to see higher environmental standards for UK environment post-Brexit

New law will cut red tape and offer tax incentives to encourage restaurants and businesses to donate waste food

Proposals would see the basic income support system of subsidies scrapped and farmers being paid out of public funds for environmental services

In Western Europe, only Sweden has delivered deeper emissions cuts than Scotland

Shoppers are expected to take home six billion fewer plastic bags this year, early government data reveals

Filipino government body gives 47 'carbon majors' 45 days to respond to allegations of human rights violations resulting from climate change

New standard commits district to sourcing half its power from renewables by 2032