Europe

Environmental Audit Committee letter calls for government to maintain existing level of environmental protection "as a minimum"

National Emissions Ceiling Directive to put further national limits on toxic pollutants such as NO2 and particulates

European Environment Agency calls for more collaborative work and policy support for cities to adapt to climate change consequences

Environment council adopts statement in support of Paris Agreement and debates reform of the EU emissions trading scheme

UEFA is upping the green credentials of the beautiful game through carbon offsetting, food redistribution and clean energy

ClientEarth's legal challenge over government air quality plans will now be heard by the High Court in October

Iceland fans produce lower carbon emissions per head than any other country in the tournament, analysis finds

BREAKING: European Commission begins legislative process for ratification, calling for approval as soon as possible

Upcoming Global Strategy must take account of threats and opportunities posed by climate change, argues E3G report

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk hails reports a petrol engine phase-out is being considered by the Norwegian government