Policy

New survey for End Fuel Poverty Coalition reveals divide between 'energy savers' and 'energy strugglers'

The Ultra Low Emission Zone had plenty of vocal opponents, but a new landmark study confirms it has already delivered the remarkable public health benefits

Conservatives argue ditching 'net zero dogma' and prioritising 'cheap power' could save UK £320bn over 20 years and still drive down emissions, but critics question feasibility of plan centred on new nuclear projects and North Sea drilling

Updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) promises default 'yes' for new homes near train stations in England as government seeks to further streamline planning processes

The Times reports Andy Burnham is expected to defer decisions on Rosebank and Jackdaw oil fields, as opposition to fresh drilling builds

Tackling methane is an underused but critical emergency brake on climate change - it's time the UK used it, writes Liam Hardy from Green Alliance

Negotiators from almost 200 countries expected to attend fortnight-long COP17 desertification summit aimed at addressing lack of investment in tackling land degradation and drought, and delivering landmark rangelands deal

Massive Attack, Brian Eno, Robert Smith, Paris Paloma and Olly Alexander among musicians urging Andy Burnham to reject Rosebank as consultation period ends

Andy Burnham to meet with farmers hit by drought tomorrow where he will announce an emergency funding package to help farmers get water to crops and boost resilience to drought

Views are being sought on a menu of options for reforming the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate, which controversially include weakening 2030 EV sales targets for carmakers