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ClientEarth confirms that without 'significant' improvements to the government's proposed air quality plan it will return to court

Critics say plan to make councils responsible for policing pollution in urban areas offers no extra money or new powers

Local authorities can bid for up to £500,000 to install emission-slashing technology in their buses

Manufacturers' organisation EEF is calling for 'wide-sweeping reform' of green legislation - but is a legislative overhaul the best way to enhance environmental protection and industrial competitiveness?

Sizable minority of people back calls for schools to better promote environmental best practices

YouGov survey shows strong support for making biodegradable and recyclable plastic bags exempt from charge, bolstering industry campaigns

Research aims to inform government policy and provide better recycling performance estimates

New Defra figures show English domestic recycling rates improved fractionally in 2014, but UK could now be on track for fine if it falls short of 2020 target

Trade association delivers 3,000 signatures to four government departments in a show of support for small and medium-scale wind generation projects