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Plagued by a tough commodity market and uncertainty over EU membership, the UK's waste and recycling industry is seeking a fundamental change to its business model

Airport unveils range of extra measures to limit environmental impact of third runway, but concerns remain that expansion is incompatible with air-quality laws and emissions targets

340 MEPs back plans for an EU-wide ban on microplastics, as Environmental Audit Committee investigates their use

ClientEarth granted permission to take government back to court after latest High Court ruling

Committee of MPs calls for introduction of more clean air zones and a diesel scrappage scheme

As Floods Minister hints at rethink on how £700m of new flood defence spending will be spent, Environmental Industries Commission calls for 'national debate' on flood spending priorities

Recycling industry leader warns latest 'gloomy' figures confirm English recycling rate has flat-lined for three years

Budget documents confirm government plans to dilute recycling targets for the rest of the decade

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee questions whether cuts to environment department budget would allow it to operate effectively in future

Environmental law firm has given Defra 10 days to better its plan to tackle air pollution or face further legal action