Legislation

National scheme will apply 20p deposit on single-use drinks containers made using PET plastic, steel, and aluminium containers from October 2027

Environmental Audit Committee warns government's PFAS action plan does not go far enough, as it calls for stronger clamp down on polluting products and companies

Without a credible label for low-emissions steel, the EU risks losing out on the economic opportunities on offer as global decarbonisation trends accelerate, writes Responsible Steel CEO Annie Heaton

Ed Miliband to unveil plans to install more renewables on the public estate, ease planning barriers for clean energy projects, and decouple gas and power prices

Projects smaller than 0.2 hectares will be exempt from BNG rules, while major energy projects will move within scope later this year

Government claims proposals will streamline process for securing environmental permits for clean technology and infrastructure projects in England, while maintaining nature and public health safeguards

European Commission reveals CBAM certificate price for first quarter of this year as firms importing goods into EU single market prepare to begin purchasing from February 2027

Planning decisions for major clean energy projects to be accelerated by appointment of Environment Agency as single lead environmental regulator, according to Defra

The government has this week published a wide-ranging new national transport strategy that promises to provide a major boost to decarbonisation efforts

European Commission tables proposals to 'increase the firepower' of the EU ETS carbon permit reserve, sparking fears it could water down flagship carbon pricing scheme