Zac Goldsmith

Goldsmith becomes Minister of State at Defra, as Rebecca Pow joins Department following Thérèse Coffey's promotion to Work and Pensions Secretary

Malaysia's offer to UK of preferential trading terms if it breaks with EU palm oil standards after Brexit raises alarm bells for environmental experts

Almost 30 MPs and leading green groups launch People and Nature campaign arguing climate and environmental action is crucial to sustainable development

First reading of bill backed by cross-party group of MPs aims to 'significantly cut plastic waste and pollution' by 2042

Conservative MP says drilling and pollution are 'alarming prospect' for communities

Lib Dems agree to work with Green Party in Brighton Pavilion, as Zac Goldsmith seeks return to parliament

Environmental Audit Committee urges government to provide a clear plan to reduce emissions from aviation in line with climate targets

The government appears willing to approve a new runway without so much as a fig leaf to cover the embarrassing space where a credible green aviation strategy should be

Barker promises environmental stewardship can help deliver a more productive manufacturing and financial economy in the UK

Supporters argue UK version of Dutch 'energy leap' promises to radically overhaul the faltering energy efficiency home retrofit market