Biodiversity

Supreme Court ruling could make it harder to challenge illegal regulations covering everything from forestry to air pollution

But RSPB insists more research is needed

New Defra research project to assess the suitability of fast growing trees as a source of biomass fuel

Think tank argues investment in forestry protection offers more cost effective and credible means of cutting emissions

As Ghana's president urges action not rhetoric, delegates remain divided on key issues

International climate negotiators are warned that the government will retain complete autonomy over forestry policy

Forestry projects producing fuel for biomass power plants targeted with up to £200,000 cash injection

As politicians pledge to redouble efforts to halt biodiversity, loss report warns damage to natural world will have huge impact on economy

Fresh research revealing accelerated rate of climate change prompt renewed calls for more stringent carbon regulations