European Union

Green Alliance's Dustin Benton argues an exciting new dash for cost-saving interconnectors could be jeopardised by a vote to leave the EU that would leave the UK free to pay and pollute more

Former prime minister argues that continued EU membership would benefit UK energy market through greater integration with continent

340 MEPs back plans for an EU-wide ban on microplastics, as Environmental Audit Committee investigates their use

Molly Scott Cato argues the UK will be in a better position to protect its strategic industries and pursue high environmental standards if it remains within an EU that the UK government truly engages with

Independent evaluation concludes EU attempts to end imports of illegal timber are leading to improved forest governance

Good Energy's Juliet Davenport argues green businesses would face particular threats from Brexit

Emissions rise by 0.7 per cent in 2015, with highest emissions gains recorded in Portugal and Slovakia

Former Labour leader joins environment secretary Liz Truss and Green MP Caroline Lucas in supporting remain campaign

Green MEP Jean Lambert argues that the European Union's work on greening the economy offers Britain's small businesses opportunities for growth

EU states have one year to complete official national renovation strategies, and the green building industry is calling for them to be as ambitious as possible