European Commission

Dustin Benton argues the EU's new circular economy package is both a big step in the right direction and a missed opportunity

New package dumps zero-landfill goal but backs new measures promoting better design standards for consumer goods and more generous funding for circular economy innovation

Later today the European Commission will unveil the long-awaited draft of its new circular economy package - but will it live up to expectations?

More than 430,000 premature deaths caused by air pollution each year, European Environment Agency finds

Statement confirms GIB will have more freedom to invest in solar projects, smart grids and other energy infrastructure initiatives

Six UK trade bodies call on Commission to include 'pull measures' to encourage recycling within long-awaited circular economy package

Carbon pricing is set to raise $22bn this year, as Vietnam adopts its own carbon market and China tightens cap-and-trade regulations

EU experts support doubling of legal limit of nitrogen oxide emissions allowed under Euro VI, as MEPs approve new air pollution targets

MEPs outraged as biggest three European countries push for watered down nitrogen oxide targets ahead of crucial EU vote

EU may ban 'defeat devices' after laboratory tests raise questions over whether some TVs could be set up to game efficiency tests