Pollution

Scientists argue steps to tackle diesel emissions a 'great candidate' for slowing climate change

Programme aims to leverage up to €100m of private funds for innovative clean energy technologies

Rules to limit soot from power plants and diesel engines set to save 40,000 premature deaths and cut healthcare bills by $4bn

London Assembly report finds pollution was attributed to nine per cent of deaths in the City

New NICE guidelines call for more walking and cycling, as government dishes out £20m for cycling schemes

Key data from the Environment Agency's latest report into pollution from regulated industry in the UK

Environmental Protection Agency said to have overstepped its authority by bringing in stringent air pollution rules

Automaker debuts new low-emission taxis to help cut pollution on London's roads

Environment Minister promises renewed ambition from Defra on everything from plastic bags to air pollution

Lining cities with wall of vegetation could reduce air pollution by 30 per cent at less cost than current policies