Legislation

The EPA's out-going boss outlines how she wants the agency to help businesses reduce their environmental impacts

Department downplays significance of economic modelling that suggests a significant slowdown in clean energy investment during the 2020s

Mayor promises to take 180,000 old vehicles off the streets as part of emergency response to smog crisis

State media reports plans to formalise measures designed to curb pollution during smog-choked periods

MEPs set to debate proposals to cut average new car emissions, as auto lobbyists prepare to rev up opposition

Minamata Convention commits 140 countries to banning a raft of mercury-containing products, including energy-efficient bulbs and batteries

Lawmakers from 33 countries agree to promote REDD+, as Ed Davey calls for countries to redouble their efforts to tackle climate change

Prime Minister accused of abandoning huskies and refusing to 'take a lead' on Arctic protection

"Worrying low" recognition especially among small firms of how rules impact some common substances, poll finds

Globe Climate Legislators unveil report showing 32 out of 33 major economies are making progress on tackling climate change