Analysis

Second European Parliament vote likely for June, as head of environment committee aims to bring forward compromise proposals

Plastic bag levy and food waste landfill ban in the mix as Labour promises a bolder approach for UK's waste industry

Last year's drop in investment volumes has continued into the first quarter of 2013. But is the market poised for recovery?

"Today is a desperately sad day for the EU; previously a world leader on climate change policy"

Mysterious lobbying group touted by the Sunday Times as a major new player in the UK's energy policy landscape appears to have disappeared from view

Proposed shake-up of EU corporate reporting rules latest in long line of measures forcing businesses to account for environmental impacts

The chances of a U-turn remain slim, but legal action over energy efficiency standards could prove embarrassing for Eric Pickles

Complex backloading proposals may sound arcane, but they could have serious repercussions for the entire green economy

Court ruling promises to limit legal costs related to environmental cases, making it easier for individuals and companies to seek green Judicial Reviews

But failure to promote wide ranging natural capital report raises fresh questions about government's commitment to green agenda