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Terms such as 'plant-based burger' or 'vegetarian sausage' have developed organically to communicate format and use rather than content, joint letter claims

European Commission brings in measures which will require companies to stop discarding unsold clothing

European Parliament votes in favour of intermediate and binding climate target as bloc reinforces net zero by 2050 target

Moving too quickly to build out the energy grid without fully integrating domestic flexibility risks locking in a higher-cost future for consumers, warns Amber Woodward from the Centre for Net Zero

New Ember analysis attributes increase in renewables to 'staggering rise' in solar power

Climate goals, energy security, and sustainable prosperity among EU's top legislative priorities for the coming year

European Commission proposes reforms to CBAM that would see a further 180 imported steel and aluminium products impacted by the levy

MEPs vote in favour of controversial reforms to exempt smaller businesses from EU sustainability reporting and due diligence rules

Climate ministers agree compromise climate deal, featuring review clause and potential for a larger contribution from carbon credits

Large and medium-sized companies may still be required to comply with landmark EU Deforestation Regulation from start of next year