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Continued production, trade and use of fracked hydrocarbons ‘torpedoes our global efforts to tackle climate change and violates basic human rights’.

Progress towards measuring and reducing risks from pesticide use in the EU has been limited, according to a new report from the European Court of Auditors.

By working together across parties and borders, we can bring together cutting edge ideas and expertise to deliver a truly Green New Deal.

'A green deal worthy of the name must work for people and planet.'

Natural gas imports imperil the EU’s green image.

Oil and gas giant BP’s chief executive’s comments that energy users were part of the problem have been branded 'a disgrace' by campaigners.

The UK has been a key player in securing stronger EU climate regulations. Brexit could give climate deniers more influence.

Europe did not light the fires ravaging the Amazon, but it did provide some of the matches.

EU proposal to ban the use of words like 'burger' to describe foods that don’t contain meat could prevent people reducing meat in their diet.

Kings College London researchers studying Birmingham looked at two of the leading causes of poor health from air pollution.

Tougher European emission targets could save one million lives and €3.7 billion by 2050 through improvements to air quality.

Jean-Claude Junker said he does not support raising the bloc’s 2030 climate goal, days before EU leaders are expected to discuss climate ambition.

Climate change tops agenda in the European elections for first time.

Campaign and petition launched to retain labelling of vegetarian and vegan food products.

Brazil’s president has slashed forest and indigenous protections in his first 100 days. As a major importer of soya and beef, the EU should check his power.

We must restrict ExxonMobil's access to European policy makers in light of its refusal to engage in climate denial hearing.

European Union regulations stop exposure to pesticides that are mutagenic, carcinogenic, or that disrupt endocrine systems - but that protection may not last.

The European Commission refused to sign a declaration on “sustainable and smart gas infrastructure” tabled by the Romanian Presidency.

Coalition argues for laws guaranteeing that products sold in the EU do not cause deforestation and human rights abuses in Brazil.

Michael Gove, the environment secretary, has long argued that Brexit will allow the UK to strengthen its environmental protections and set policies more effectively.

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and US President Donald Trump are trying to give TTIP a second life in a different form.

Indonesia and Malaysia say the EU measure will unfairly disadvantage their crops, while environmentalists worry it won’t be tough enough on deforestation

The decision to postpone constructing a new nuclear plant in Wales has left a hole in the UK’s post-Brexit, low carbon energy plans.

“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.