Legislation

World's wealthiest one per cent must cut emissions by 97 per cent this decade to bring themselves into line with 1.5C warming budget, Oxfam study calculates

The government is facing scrutiny from the environmental watchdog over its efforts to comply with statutory standards for seas and coastlines

From revamped net zero strategies to potentially historic electricity market reforms, the UK green economy is embarking on a hugely significant 12 months

Defra unveils traffic light-style system to help large producers assess packaging waste in line with EPR material reporting standards

EV sales hit record levels after a strong end to the year, but industry warns efforts to meet missed ZEV mandate targets came at 'huge cost'

Incoming US President calls on UK government to 'get rid of windmills', as Russian gas stops flowing to EU states through Ukraine and Norway confirms it is on track to 'pretty much erase' new petrol and diesel cars

New mandate marks start of journey that should result in 22 per cent of all UK jet fuel coming from sustainable sources by 2040

Blanket ban to be imposed on three specific neonicotinoids in the UK to help protect pollinators estimated to support £500m in annual economic benefits

White House submits new climate action plan under the Paris Agreement, in a bid to provide framework for US states even if President-elect Trump's quits international accord

Government receives official advice calling on it to roll out global climate and sustainability reporting standards for use in UK with 'minor amendments'