Legislation

Campaigners welcome new ban on burning on blanket bog sites, but calls grow for government to extend the scope of planned legislation to include more types of peat and crackdown on peat-based composts

WWF calls on government to set legally-binding target to eradicate both legal and illegal deforestation from UK supply chains

Environment Minister Pow argues delay to landmark legislation does not diminish government’s environmental ambition, but green groups have panned the move, claiming it is at odds with Ministers repeated promises to deliver a 'green Brexit’

World leaders, top businesses, and investors unite in welcoming new US administration's commitment to global climate action, as return to Paris Agreement is backed by raft of new green policy measures

Methane update reveals that reduced demand for oil and gas during the pandemic's shutdown of industry and travel saw methane emissions drop 10 per cent in 2020

BREAKING: Campaigners vow to challenge decision in European Court of Human Rights, arguing the Supreme Court has 'betrayed' the public by ruling Ministers did not have to consider the Paris Agreement when approving the controversial project

European Council President Charles Michel confirms marathon talks reached an agreement to strengthen medium term carbon target and release green recovery package

A UK-EU trade deal hangs in the balance as diplomats battle to resolve the irresolvable conundrum created by the UK's desire to maintain access to the world's largest market without abiding by its rules

Policy Exchange report explores how energy market reforms could save customers £50bn on bills by 2050 while supporting green manufacturing and offshore wind deployment

Congress is likely to block any climate legislation the Biden administration pursues, but other courses of action are available