Legislation

Ken Cronin of industry group UKOOG argues many of the risks posed by fracking highlighted by conservation groups are already being addressed

Tom Burke argues that for too long green economic debates have been dominated by "climate makers" - it is time for the "climate takers" to fight back

Chief Scientific Advisor calls for relaxation of EU regulation for the controversial technology

Green groups infuriated regulatory changes do not include fracking, as move to beef up biodiversity protection welcomed

Oil major's 2013 Strategic Report highlights company will face project delays and higher costs unless it can reduce emissions

National Trust, RSPB, and Wildlife Trust publish new 10-point plan designed to ensure UK shale gas regulation is fit for purpose

Legislation aims to reduce single use carrier bag handouts by 80 per cent over the next five years

New report confirms plan to make polluters pay through strengthened environmental law

Government figures show a seven per cent drop in emissions in the first year of the levy, which is set for the chop next year

US authorities claim new standards will result in health savings worth up to $19bn a year