Latest news and analysis

Developed countries still need to come forward with finance to help with adaptation and mitigation in less-industrialised countries hit hardest by climate change

Carphone Warehouse and British American Tobacco among companies refusing to reveal data on carbon emissions

The team discovers that, even in the midst of marine beauty, the ever rising tides exact a terrible price

Fancy some forest carbon, guv'nor? Only one careful owner... Dan Box explains why a cautious approach to deforestation schemes would be wise

Welsh Government says a charge is the only way to reduce plastic bag use further and encourage reuse

Archbishop questions Church's investment in mining firm that plans to build on site revered by indigenous tribe

In a heart-racing extract from her new book, Tamsin Omond gives a first-hand account of a diverse, but peaceful group of Climate Camp protesters bonding together when confronted by aggressive riot police

There's been plenty of excitement over China and India's pledges to reduce the 'carbon intensity' of their economies. But without absolute limits, this is just business as usual

One of the first travel companies to offer carbon offsetting to customers has decided to remove the facility from their website

There's more to apples than Golden Delicious and Granny Smith. As this year's Apple Day approaches, Laura Sevier outlines the who, what and where of rare and local varieties

Environment Agency officials searching for culprit as cyanide spill kills thousands of fish

Two new reports say existing forest and ocean systems offer the most cost effective way to capture and store carbon - far cheaper than industrial Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology

When inadequate coastal walls only make the effects of sea level rise worse, is it time to move further inland?

At the close of the Bangkok climate talks last week, Europe blocked the protection of natural forests. Why?

Banks, building societies, ethical funds, pensions or people - where should the discerning environmentalist put their money?