Defra

Prime Minister commits Defra to report on whether UK flood preparedness is adequate in light of climate threat

New report calls on department to clarify once and for all whether or not total spending on flooding is falling

The Green Party's Natalie Bennett looks back on a year that offered plenty of optimism for the green economy

Government proposes linking abstraction to water supply and expediting water trading, but green groups want earlier action

Defra proposals to reform Local Air Quality Management regime recieves short shrift from local councils and NGOs

Revised Waste Prevention Programme for England aims to help businesses manage resources more efficiently

GMB, Prospect, UNISON, and Unite mount campaign to oppose "short-sighted austerity measures"

Businesses urged to take steps to minimise flooding risk, as new figures suggest last year's floods caused £84m of damage to commercial properties

New report warns government progress on natural environment policies is faltering

Environmental Audit Commitment welcomes potential improvement to planning system, but warns ministers need to introduce more safeguards to controversial policy