Martin Winterkorn says he is shocked by events of past few days and hopes to provide auto giant with fresh start by resigning

Environmental Audit Committee chair Huw Irranca-Davies says diesel drivers need assurances they have not been deceived by automakers

Respublica report sets out radical ideas to replace Green Deal as businesses again call on government to make energy efficiency a national infrastructure priority

Leonardo DiCaprio pledges to divest from fossil fuels, as latest figures suggest trillions of dollars of investments now actively excluding fossil fuel assets

VW says 11 million vehicles globally fitted with defeat device, which helps cars pass emissions tests

C2ES report shows growing number of America's biggest companies understand climate change risks, but many are failing to make connection with how they could impact their operations

European Environment Agency study underlines benefits of 'green infrastructure' to boost protection from landslides and flooding

New report shows support measures for fossil fuel industry have dipped slightly in recent years, but still reached up to $200bn between 2010 and 2014

World Bank and CDP reports highlight the growing number of countries and companies costing emissions

National Grid expects demand to soar to 500MW during first game this evening