End to scandal of dumping unwanted fish edges closer, but proposals would allow some crews to continue the practice
From next month companies will have to ensure they only sell wood that has been legally logged from known sources
Government defends partnership funding model, claiming projects will boost local economies
Government predicts new rule could boost economy by £31m annually, as Welsh Government unveils plan to reduce construction waste
Poll reveals air quality is a key concern for the public as Defra and ClientEarth prepare for Supreme Court hearing
Owen Paterson tells farming conference that GM offers great opportunities but public must be reassured of safety
Three councils awarded funds to investigate potential for London-style zones tackling air pollution
CO2 footprint grew 10 per cent from 2009 to 2010, reversing a 19 per cent decline the previous year
Jessica Shankleman visits LMB recycling in East London to talk to Defra minister Lord de Mauley about the UK's plans for a zero waste economy
The chief executive of the Waste and Resources Action Programme gives her speech at the annual conference