Pollution

Commission kicks off long-awaited legal proceedings over UK's failure to comply with air quality rules

City to roll out 50 zero-emission buses after receiving £1.5m to purchase a further 11 vehicles

But green groups warn plans will cost lives and money without 2025 targets

Major new national adaptation plan demands more investment in detecting natural disasters such as severe typhoons and drought

Report shows environmental protection companies are set to gain amidst record high air pollution levels

Public Health England report confirms properly run and regulated shale gas projects should only pose a low risk to public health

Janez Potočnik promises action after report finds poor air quality is causing 10 times more premature deaths than car accidents

MEP calls on Nick Clegg to take a stand against David Cameron in order to ensure 95g CO2 target is passed

European Court of Justice unlikely to decide case until next year, as UK admits it is continuing to breach safe pollution limits

Global icon to replace polluting foam with paper alternative in all 14,000 US outlets following shareholder resolution