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The volume of waste produced in England has remained largely the same for the past five years, presenting fresh questions as to how government, businesses, and households can successfully curb waste levels

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Clean energy generated a historic 40 per cent of the bloc's electricity in the first half of 2020, according to green think tank Ember

European Environment Agency notes that growing SUV segment and a slow pick up of electric vehicles has pushed carbon dioxide emissions up.

Response to consultation confirms government plans to press ahead with development of post-Brexit UK carbon trading scheme

European Commission unveils sweeping economic recovery strategy in support of Green Deal ambition

European Parliament adopts resolution calling for EU coronavirus recovery fund that prioritises net zero and the Paris Agreement

Pandemic set to curb air travel growth 10 per cent over next decade as high speed rail flourishes, UBS analysis suggests

European Commission reportedly weighing up options for stronger disclosure rules governing climate, biodiversity loss and pandemic risks

Greenhouse gas emissions traded under Europe's ETS dropped 8.7 per cent overall last year, although many airlines saw their CO2 rise