Pollution

The UK government launches a fresh push to boost low emission vehicles as the auto industry defends itself over diesel fumes

UK among several member states allowing industry lobbyists to draw up regulations that are now weaker than China's, group alleges

EU environment watchdog blames governments for failing to act on air pollution warnings saying it will lead to premature deaths across the countries

Government may include proposal in EU submission to tackle air pollution, but MPs argue new plans still don't go far enough

Ovo Energy's Guy Newey wonders if market mechanisms for tackling pollution need an injection of morality

Pope issues fresh call for more ambitious international action on climate change

Famous shopping thoroughfare exceeds annual pollution limit just four days into new year, campaigners claim

Businesses and NGOs unite in call for Environment Secretary Liz Truss to persuade EU Commission to retain circular economy package

Committee also calls for less favourable tax regime for diesel vehicles and says new schools and hospitals must be built away from 'hotspots'

New report highlights impact of air pollution from energy sector and manufacturing on the EU economy