Legislation

Reports claim compromise deal will require automakers to meet 54.5 miles per gallon standard by 2025

But consultation will give developers until October to extend existing solar farms

EPA reveals it will not finalise new air quality standards this week as expected

Democrats and Republicans clash during heated debate on latest GOP bill attacking EPA and green regulation

DECC 'taking action shortly' on loophole allowing extended solar farms to receive original feed-in tariff after August deadline

National Environment Appraisal and Monitoring Authority to lead "complete change" in environmental permitting regime

Transportation Committee bill would ban nation's airlines from participating in EU emissions trading scheme

Wide array of electronic devices and spare parts to face stringent new rules on use of heavy metals and dangerous chemicals

Resolute backbench MP reveals plan to help drive green policies up the political agenda

National Policy Statements approved by parliament raise prospect of more streamlined planning process for large energy projects