European Union

Talks can now proceed to trade discussions after agreement campaigners believe raises the chances of government delivering a green Brexit

New analysis details how plummeting renewables prices, cheap gas and rising compliance costs mean over half of EU coal plants already lose money

Influential trade body publishes new long-term vision committing industry to delivering on the goals of the Paris Agreement

Report argues boosting reuse, remanufacturing and recycling in lower income nations can drive economic development and employment opportunities

Nail-biting vote sees key committee back tougher targets for energy efficiency improvements across the bloc

EU votes to reauthorise the pesticide, ending a bitterly fought battle that saw 1.3 million people sign a petition calling for a ban

Energy Union Choices consortium report argues more ambitious renewables policies could deliver big emissions cuts while proving far more cost effective than current approaches

Report by think tank Bright Blue sets out a vision for post-Brexit farming that would incentivise measures to boost ecosystems, woodland, and peatland

Environment Secretary insists post-Brexit environmental governance will have 'real bite', as he reiterates that green standards will not be watered down

Revision to Emissions Trading System will put EU on track to meeting "significant part" of 2030 climate targets, but campaign groups warn reform package is too weak