Pollution

Janez Potočnik promises action after report finds poor air quality is causing 10 times more premature deaths than car accidents

MEP calls on Nick Clegg to take a stand against David Cameron in order to ensure 95g CO2 target is passed

European Court of Justice unlikely to decide case until next year, as UK admits it is continuing to breach safe pollution limits

Global icon to replace polluting foam with paper alternative in all 14,000 US outlets following shareholder resolution

New regulations based on US Clean Air Act welcomed by green groups but strongly criticised by coal industry

Caroline Lucas says the government is dragging its heels on banning HFC gases considered thousands of times more damaging than CO2

Government urged to crack down on potentially illegal removal of factory fitted diesel particulate filters

Campaigners accuse Defra of covering up pollution figures as it plans to close up to 600 stations in England to save money

Utilities face 'pitiful' fines despite huge profits, with sewage spills cited as causing particular distress

Janez Potočnik says Brussels has invested €10m in project to tackle pollution related to heavy metals and water and waste treatment