Legislation

Opening of parliament confirms government plans to boost fracking, charge for plastic bags, and deliver zero-carbon homes

Marks & Spencer, Whitbread, Mitsubishi and others demand clarity over private rental sector energy standards ahead of Queen's Speech today

And one reason why it does not go nearly far enough

Proposed legislation will reportedly allow builders to offset carbon from new homes that do not meet sustainability standards

Volvo, Toyota, Renault set to pass 95g/km mark by 2020, prompting NGO to accuse manufacturers of 'scaremongering' over green regulations

Cabinet outlines plans to scrap millions of cars that fail to meet fuel standards in push to improve air pollution

New strategy outlines plan to measure rising emissions from lorries, buses, and coaches ahead of legislative proposals next year

Reports suggest utilities may face mandated cuts of up to 25 per cent that could require investments in clean energy

Defra says new Water Act will ensure more sustainable abstraction and add £2bn in benefits over 30 years

178 NGOs sign open letter calling for greater transparency on what is being agreed ahead of next round of trade talks