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Owen Paterson, secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs, says effects of global warming not all negative

England joins its progressive neighbours in confirming a five pence charge for plastic carrier bags

Environment Secretary Owen Paterson argues businesses and habitats stand to benefit from the government's new biodiversity offsetting plan

Campaigners angered by plans that would require firms to create new green spaces to "offset" impact of developments

Consultancy dismisses concerns climate sceptic non executive director Lord Turnbull could influence Defra study on impact of energy infrastructure on house prices

Institution of Civil Engineers warns delayed implementation of reservoir safety regulation is putting properties at risk

Campaigners accuse Defra of covering up pollution figures as it plans to close up to 600 stations in England to save money

But government departments downplay claims that study aims to attack environmental and economic case for renewable energy

New study from Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management urges Ofwat to incentivise water industry to save CO2

Letters to Owen Paterson warn waste volumes are rising and recycling rates leveling off, putting UK at risk of missing landfill targets