Legislation

Minneapolis has joined a growing band of US cities requiring commercial landlords to report on the efficiency of their buildings

Legislation to be considered by Cabinet today reportedly does not contain any binding emission reduction targets

Open letter accuses Secretary of State of stoking fears he will water down energy efficient building standards

Eric Pickles requests more time to consider position in face of threatened Judicial Review

Energy Savings Trust argues research used to justify axing of energy efficient rules also reveals strong public support for controversial rules

Wide-ranging reforms approved by MEPs, paving way for new sustainable fisheries policy

Three neonicotinoids, the world's most widely used insecticides would be forbidden across the continent for two years

Select Committee criticises draft Water Bill as too vague and failing to adequately tackle flood risks

City officials impose temporary closures on polluting factories and order almost a third of government vehicles off the road

Mixed ruling strikes down cellulosic biofuel target, but leaves door open for future advanced biofuel goals