European Commission

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

International Emissions Trading Association calls for immediate security upgrades as Commission ends three-month suspension on EU carbon registries

The Mayor of London should abandon the argument that pollution drifting over from mainland Europe is causing London to breach EU limits