Defra

Increasing agricultural intensity to feed growing population could damage society and the environment, report warns

Critics say drought and water companies' leaky pipes should means ministers should deliver a full bill in this Parliament rather than next year

Aldersgate Group writes to Nick Clegg to call for a swift decision on delayed mandatory carbon reporting proposals

Recycling minister predicts rate will rise further, but warns against complacency

Freedom of information papers reveal mayor ignored a 2009 request to 'keep the congestion charge and other initiatives'

Lord Taylor reveals Defra is considering agreement with councils to drive plastic recycling

DECC and Defra pay for new supercomputers as new research links industrial air pollution and "natural" disasters

Vessels fitted with surveillance cameras discarded just 0.2 per cent of sole and cod compared to 28-38 per cent UK average

Environment Minister tells businesses to develop specific adaptation plans for climate change impacts

Government statement says ministers need more time to consider a policy almost universally supported by businesses