Legislation

Oceana UK claims previous government failed to adequately consider threat to marine wildlife when granting 31 oil and gas drilling licences

Campaign group Fighting Dirty puts watchdog on notice of legal proceedings over alleged failure to adequately police exporting of used car tyres

Brits living in homes with a Band F Energy Performance Certificate rating could face average annual energy bills that are £700 higher than those with a rating of C or above, ECIU calculates

Next in the consumer product company's sights: California legislation that would assess fees on the world’s largest fossil fuels producers

UK reported to be weighing up whether to link its emissions trading system with the European Union's carbon market

Poll from WWF reveals strong public support for bolder action to protect nature, as separate surveys reveal majority backing for net zero transition

Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) confirms official investigation into potential breaches of Water Framework Directive Regulations

Global Witness analysis reveals UK is continuing to import a raft of goods that are directly driving deforestation around the world

New policy paper argues current regulations are failing in 'driving nature recovery or economic growth', as Chancellor promises new push to tackle excessive red tape

Campaigners fear plans to revamp proposed legislation could dilute standards that would have required some new homeowners to switch to greener heating systems