Wales

With plastic bag use on the rise again, the Prime Minister will be left looking weak if he fails to take action

Official figures show the number of plastic bags distributed in the UK rose over five per cent last year

New report shows some retailers have virtually eliminated the use of plastic carrier bags in Wales

Environment minister targets breaking 50 per cent barrier over the summer

Powys County Council's objections to plans from Vattenfall and npower renewables force government to call public inquiry

Company to create solar 'centre of excellence' in Wrexham and offer loans to consumers wishing to buy new solar kits

Company hopes new research centre will help reduce high costs of emerging technology

Pontypool anaerobic digestion plant could help Welsh government meet 70 per cent recycling goal

New strategy aims to create tens of thousands of new jobs through low carbon energy and efficiency investment

The town moves into the renewable energy premier league after installing 30,000 locally made panels on 3,000 council homes