Legislation

Governor signs executive order committing state to 80 per cent cut in emissions by 2050

UN's top climate change official warns negotiators are running out of time to resolve rows over targets and clean tech financing

Sustainability labels, regular food security assessments and support for GM all up for debate as part of new food strategy

Ship stopped from leaving Southampton under suspicion that it was on its way to be illegally dismantled

Seven nations threatened by rising sea levels call for developed countries to cut emissions 45 per cent by 2020

Official warns that nation is in danger of energy shortage without greater uptake of renewables

About 1,500 tonnes of hazardous waste reported to be on its way back to the UK

New guidelines aim to make it simpler for developers to gain approval for small-scale hydroelectric projects

Advisory body suggests draconian new measures as part of crack down on homes with F and G energy efficiency ratings

David Symons of WSP Environment and Energy outlines the steps businesses should be taking to ensure they do not fall foul of the UK's new carbon regulations