European Union

New law would ban hydrofluorocarbons in commercial refrigeration by 2022

New report calls on governments to factor water efficiency gains into energy policy decisions

New European Commission figures reveal that UK is among the lowest performing countries on the path to 2020

Legislation aims to reduce single use carrier bag handouts by 80 per cent over the next five years

Wind industry argues that 30 per cent 2030 target would save countries billions in avoided fuel imports

Campaigners urge MEPs to reject new proposal where airlines would only have to submit carbon allowances for flights between EU airports

Support equally high for investment in energy efficiency and targets for renewable energy, according to new EU poll

But renewable energy industry calls for individual binding targets for member states

Natalie Bennett uses conference speech to reiterate call for end to UK fracking and for climate sceptic ministers to be sacked

European Council agrees to new transparency rules that will apply to publicly listed companies with more than 500 employees