EU referendum

Government wins Commons votes on environmental amendments, but vigorous debate and promise of further scrutiny means no let-up in calls for stronger 'green Brexit' protections

Experts warn maintaining an open border will require UK's continued adherence to EU food safety standards - minimising flexibility in international trade deals

A lack of short-term consequences threatens to mask the long-term dangers Brexit poses to the UK energy market, from increased costs to missed clean energy opportunities

Conservative thinktank finds voters want to protect laws on beach standards and renewable energy production

European Parliament resolution declares any future agreement between EU and UK is conditional on Britain adhering to the trading bloc's legislation and policies on environment and climate change

Theresa May today issued the letter to the EU triggering the start of the formal exit process - here's all the latest reaction

Green groups call for strong safeguards to uphold environmental standards during Brexit process, as fears mount over renewed conservative efforts to cut red tape

House of Lords committee warns additional enforcement mechanisms must be put in place after Britain leaves the EU to ensure UK environmental standards are upheld

Green MP warns Brexit poses a major threat to UK environment, and calls on government to issue a 'Green Guarantee' that environmental standards will not slip

Green Alliance study suggests new fiscal measures to support regeneration of UK farmland could boost food production and protect environment