Legislation

New report warns proposals to remove small and medium sized developments from landmark scheme would undermine jobs and the economy

Fresh talks to delay and simplify flagship deforestation regulation to begin this year, after Council adopts negotiating mandate to revise legislation

Two new reports underscore how businesses can get a grip on deforestation risks in their supply chains, but too many remain blind to the forest loss they are fuelling

Homes equipped with heat pumps and solar panels in line with imminent Future Homes Standard use less energy than expected, new analysis finds

Government reaffirms pledge to decarbonise buildings in Scotland by 2045, but delays crucial Bill beyond next year's Holyrood election

A new study suggests roughly half of countries are on track to deliver on the goals of the Paris Agreement - but it's far from 'mission accomplished'

Government announces new plan to fast track housing near commuter stations, including on Green Belt land

Legislation enabling ban on plastic wet wipes comes into force, as government urges consumers to 'bin not flush' all kinds of wet wipe

Government expands heat pump scheme to include heat batteries and 'air-to-air devices' that can cool homes in summer, despite speculation over budget cuts

Success of Clean Power 2030 mission depends on using renewables ‘intelligently’, not just building more capacity, report warns