Policy
Environmental regulation at risk from government red-tape removal drive
EXCLUSIVE: Deregulation target is inconsistent with government policy to tackle climate change and protect the environment, critics say
Green New Deal: Group steps up calls for low carbon infrastructure stimulus package
A decade on from the collapse of Lehman Brothers, campaigners are again calling on the government to boost the economy through a 'Green New Deal'
Fears for Green Brexit persist despite Environment Bill, campaigners warn
Threat of a 'no deal' Brexit is amplifying concerns that a Green Brexit might be a mirage, latest GreenerUK risk tracker warns
A step change is needed in the chemicals, product and waste interface
The European Commission hasn't grasped the scale of the circular economy challenge, argues EEF's Sam Pentony
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While you were away on holiday...
Alan Whitehead argues that while everyone was enjoying their August break the government quietly failed to address the costly dysfunction at the heart of the Capacity Market
Nicola Sturgeon pledges to continue Scotland's "world leading action on climate change"
But critics accuse new green transport plans of not going far enough
Jonathan Bartley and Sian Berry named as new Green Party co-leaders
Councillor Bartley will continue at the helm for a further two years, alongside London Assembly member Sian Berry
Obituary: Former Greenpeace executive director Lord Melchett
'A brave, brilliant and committed environmental campaigner, and a good friend'
Government faces court action over 'illegal' planning policy
Friends of the Earth says revised national planning policy makes it 'virtually impossible' for councils to refuse fracking schemes
Government overhaul of biomass auction rules sparks controversy
Measures to restrict biomass' role in upcoming Contracts for Difference auction cheered by environmental campaigners but slammed by industry
Brexit deal needs energy and climate chapter, business claims
Businesses sign open letter to Jean-Claude Juncker and Theresa May warning joint agreement necessary for UK-EU energy security and climate leadership
Going Green: Punishment or payment?
Robertsbridge's Charles Secrett argues it is time government rethought its approach to environmental fines or risk undermining public support for green measures
Conservation Nation: Bright Blue calls for conservation to be made cross-departmental priority
New essay collection from centre-right think tank urges government to beef up conservation policies
Obituary: Sam Barker, director of the Conservative Environment Network
'An incredible advocate for a greener and more sustainable society'
UK's green watchdog will be powerless over climate change post-Brexit
Environmentalists accuse government of using withdrawal of EU controls to weaken regulation
Fears escalate over pace of smart meter roll-out
Official figures show UK is struggling to step up the pace of its nationwide smart meter roll-out
Sick of coal yet?
The recent EPA decision doesn't just fail sustainability professionals — it will trigger a public health crisis
Government urged to issue post-Brexit stimulus package for green energy sector
Investment in low-carbon infrastructure could collapse post-Brexit unless government prepares emergency support plans, new report warns
'Climate action was just too little and too slow for Hulot': What was behind this week's shock resignation?
Alasdair MacEwen explores what prompted the French Environment Minister to quit in protest at the government's green policies
'Once in a lifetime opportunity': Calls grow for government to deliver on Green Brexit promises
Group of 55 campaign groups write to Prime Minister urging her to deliver sweeping agricultural policy reform, as Conservative politicians call on government to beef up Green Brexit vision
Ukip MEP sparks outrage with report denying human role in climate change
Report blames climate change on cosmic ray fluctuations and sunspot activity, drawing derision from climate scientists
Ambitious environmental regulations can give the EU the competitive and low carbon economy it needs
Far from being a barrier to economic growth, well-designed and ambitious environmental regulations will allow the EU to decarbonise its economy and boost the competitiveness of its businesses, argues Nick Molho
Merkel deals blow to hopes of bolder EU climate targets
'I'm not particularly happy about these new proposals', says German Chancellor, despite acknowledging escalating climate risks
