European Commission

UK and France lobby to have safety checks watered down, while Switzerland moves to phase out its nuclear power plants

Latest lawsuit claims lack of transparency over Commission's decision-making for schemes to ensure biofuels' sustainability

New report urges member states to tackle the problem of "soil sealing" by reassesing planning processes and promoting green roofs

European Commission launches consultation seeking to reduce plastic carrier bag waste

Breach of vessel containing fuel rods increases likelihood that rods have been exposed and radioactive water has leaked

European Commission asks member states to approve changes to rules and systems underpinning carbon registries

European Commission signs first Asian Voluntary Partnership Agreement to promote legal and sustainable timber

New strategy proposes determining economic value of natural systems to aid decision-making

EU climate chief opens discussion about extending the targets and expresses concern at gas industry's lobbying

But government maintains it has not broken European air quality laws