Policy

New report challenges Defra impact assessment suggesting costs of mandatory reporting would exceed benefits

Who said what in the world of green business this week?

Government figures predict small rise in costs for energy-intensive industries ahead of proposed support package

Defra prepares response after green group launches judicial review accusing government of failing to protect people from air pollution

Chinese media reports that comprehensive plan for slashing carbon emissions per unit of GDP is in the pipeline

Agency delays smog rules, but moves to tackle oil and gas industry air pollution

DECC hits back at inaccurate Daily Mail reports on cost of green policies

Jessica Shankleman asks if it's time to force retailers to stop handing out plastic bags to customers

Tim Yeo MP reveals how select committees are helping to push green issues up the political agenda

WRAP figures show retailers handed out more single-use carrier bags in countries without legislation