European Union

Tighter CO2 regulations, tax incentives, and market pressures could provide a launchpad for rapid EV sales over the next decade, according to experts

An emboldened Number 10 is to outlaw extending the Brexit transition period beyond the end of 2020, setting up a major row over the future of environmental standards

European Council endorses goal of building a 'climate neutral EU', despite continuing Polish objections

Bloc must take 'urgent action' to address climate emissions, biodiversity loss and natural resource use, warns European Environment Agency

European Corporate Leaders Group calls on Brussels to increase 2030 emissions goal from 40 per cent to 55 per cent cut

Refusing to follow EU rules on energy efficiency standards will put UK manufacturers on the back foot, Andrew Warren warns

The negative environmental impact of textiles production is beaten only by food, housing and transport, new research reveals

New analysis reveals targets covering air pollution, water quality, recycling, tree planting, renewable energy and biodiversity are all on track to be missed in the coming years

Latest preliminary estimates show continued fall in emissions across the EU, but spark concern about slow progress on transport and energy

But plan to raise €54bn in taxes to pay for low-carbon shift has been dismissed by activists as too weak