George Eustice made comments to Western Morning News just before being appointed to new ministerial role
Eustice replaces Benyon as Lib Dem's Baroness Kramer appointed as Transport Minister
Changes due at Defra and DCLG as long-awaited reshuffle gets under way
European Court of Justice unlikely to decide case until next year, as UK admits it is continuing to breach safe pollution limits
New government rules requiring all listed companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions come into effect today - but is the market ready?
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