Catherine Early

Clothing companies must take responsibility for the waste they create, a cross-party parliamentary committee has said.

The UK government has endorsed plans by oil giant Shell to leave some decommissioned North Sea oil infrastructure in place.

Activists who locked themselves to a plane to prevent deportations given community orders and suspended sentences.

Failure to implement and enforce environmental laws is one of the greatest challenges to mitigating climate change.

Manufacturers will be obliged to make appliances more easily repairable and longer-lasting following a decision by European environment ministries.

A dog food based on insects instead of meat is being launched in over 150 pet stores and online - aiming to reduce the carbon pawprint of man’s best friend.

The agriculture bill must be amended to strengthen its environmental aims, farmers and campaigners from the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) said this week.

Producers will pay the full cost of disposal and recycling of packaging, recycling collections will be made consistent and a deposit return scheme for drinks containers will be introduced.

A major new report sets out how the world can meet growing demands for food, while avoiding deforestation, stabilising the climate and reducing poverty.

The High Court has quashed a government decision to turn down a new open cast coal mine in north east England.

Campaigners call for the company behind popular brands such as Oreo and Cadbury to drop suppliers of dirty palm oil.

Campaigner GD Agarwal was living on water mixed with lemon and honey for months in protest at the government’s failure to clean holy river.

Environmental groups cautiously welcome action on plastic waste - which does not go far enough.

Fracking firm confirms drilling has begun - while the government launches 'Green GB' week to promote clean growth.

Global CO2 emissions need to fall by 45% from 2010 levels by 2030, and reach net zero by 2050 in order to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C.

The Conservative party conference discussed taxes on vehicle fuel, the upcoming waste strategy and the future of chemicals legislation after Brexit.

A future with net zero greenhouse gases is technically and economically possible, with a stronger economy, a more resilient society, and higher levels of wellbeing, according to a new report.

Ecologist readers can get 20 percent off entry to the Ethical Consumer conference on 12 October. CATHERINE EARLY reports

Shale gas company Cuadrilla has been given the green light to carry out fracking at a second well at its site at Preston New Road, Lancashire. CATHERINE EARLY reports

Farm subsidies will be based on environmental and animal welfare improvements, rather than the total amount of land farmed, government confirms in new legislation. CATHERINE EARLY reports

The Green Party promises “fiercer resistance” to projects such as fracking and the HS2 rail link as it unveils its new leadership team.

“Squishies” – soft foam toys which have become a craze due to their squeeziness and scent – have been banned in Denmark after government tests found high levels of harmful substances.

Campaigners have slammed a decision to allow test drilling despite opposition from the local council over night time noise, the impact on local roads and the green belt. CATHERINE EARLY reports

Proponents and opponents of the controversial concept met in London to persuade a live audience to support their stance, writes CATHERINE EARLY