Michael Gove
Michael Gove declares UK has a 'moral responsibility' to lead global Green Industrial Revolution
Cabinet Secretary sets out government's priorities for COP26 Summit, but is reticent on whether he wants the job of Summit President
Can the government bring an end to the COP26 confusion?
Michael Gove is hotly tipped to take up the reins of the crucial Glasgow Summit, but has the government truly internalised the scale of the task it now faces
'Carbon tested' Budget: Treasury mulls incentives for green home upgrades and electric cars
The Times reports Treasury is considering new energy efficiency funding programme, including potential incentives for households that undertake green upgrades
'It was an honour to be asked': David Cameron turns down COP26 top job
Former PM says UN climate conference in Glasgow is 'absolutely vital' but that a government minister should be COP26 President
'Get this done': Claire O'Neill launches blistering attack on government's handling of COP26 Summit
Sacked COP26 President accuses Boris Johnson of a 'failure of global vision and leadership' and urges him to 'reset the dial' on the troubled talks
Queen's Speech: Green business hopes build for beefed up Environment Bill
The long-awaited Environment Bill is expected to set out details of UK's post-Brexit green regulatory regime - and sources expect a 'thundering big bill'
A transformative Environment Bill edges closer
As all eyes were on the announcement of a new Prime Minister, the government yesterday beefed up its Environment Bill plans - Greener UK's Ruth Chambers explains why it marks an important, but incomplete, step forward
From food waste bins to biodiversity 'net gain', Defra firms up Environment Bill plans
Government's late flurry of report publications continues, as Defra releases a tranche of consultation responses firming up its plans for imminent Environment Bill
Michael Gove: Government action on climate change has not been good enough
The next Prime Minister's 'single greatest responsibility' will be addressing the climate and environment emergency, Environment Secretary warns
Green groups urge leadership candidates to prioritise climate emergency, but are they listening?
Alliance of 43 civil society groups call on Conservative and Liberal Democrat leadership candidates to explain how they intend to tackle escalating environmental threats
'It's always later than you think'
Michael Gove's speech on the environmental crisis - in full
Can the UK transition to sustainable farming within a decade?
Independent RSA Commission warns current farming system has exacerbated deforestation, soil degradation, and pollution - but change is possible
Michael Gove: 'Nature is in retreat' and 'time is running out'
In what could be his last speech as Environment Secretary, Gove will warn there is a political, economic, and moral imperative to tackle the environmental crisis
Johnson promises to 'advance' UK green agenda as Hunt warns of 'tough' net zero choices ahead
Prime Ministerial candidates seek to rally support for their green agendas from influential group of Conservative MPs
'From field to fork': Government launches first food system review in nearly 75 years
Co-founder of Leon appointed to lead major review of how food system can respond to escalating climate and health crises
Gove confirms plastic straws, stirrers, and cotton buds ban will go ahead
Long-expected move will see plastic drinks straws, stirrers, and cotton buds outlawed in England from April 2020
Michael Gove: Food waste is a product of our profligacy
Industry giants sign up to food waste pledge as governments mulls mandatory reporting rules
A Govian Knot
Michael Gove mounted a strong defence of the government's not quite state of climate emergency - but the contradictions at the heart of the Conservative's climate policy remain
UK parliament becomes first in the world to pass motion declaring a 'climate emergency'
BREAKING: Labour motion passed by the Commons, but government stops short of approving formal climate emergency
Government to meet with businesses to discuss Green Brexit plans, as Labour steps up call for 'climate emergency'
Commons motion calls for net zero before 2050 goal, new targets for clean tech deployment, and circular economy plan
Alarm bells: Government resists calls for climate emergency ahead of latest protests
Activists to stage a protest in Parliament Square as Labour prepares to table motion declaring a 'climate emergency' and hopes grow for net zero target
'Significant regression': MPs blast government's post-Brexit environmental protection plans
Draft Environment Bill sets out worse environmental and climate change safeguards for UK than current EU policy, EFRA committee warns
'We've got the message': Government appeals to protestors as Extinction Rebellion continues
Protestors stage sit-in on Vauxhall Bridge and reports suggest Heathrow could be targeted, as Michael Gove insists the government understands action to slash emissions 'needs to be taken'
More than two-thirds of Defra staff moved to Brexit-related roles
Staff redeployed as ex-government adviser says Brexit is bad for environment
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