Campaign groups have welcomed the government’s promise of an environment bill, but have stressed the need for speed as data shows continuing decline in UK biodiversity. CATHERINE EARLY reports
The House of Commons has passed a government amendment to strengthen environmental protection in the EU Withdrawal Bill. However, critics said it would still result in lower protection than the UK has currently, writes CATHERINE EARLY
The red squirrel, wildcat and the grey long-eared bat are all under severe threat, according to the first comprehensive review of their populations for more than 20 years, writes CATHERINE EARLY
The majority of meat, fish and dairy suppliers are not managing environmental and social risks, according to an analysis of 60 global food companies. Meanwhile, Scottish campaigners are asking for more sustainable food. CATHERINE EARLY reports
Bee-killing insecticides will face a near total ban in Europe following a vote by member states in favour of proposals by the European Commission. The UK government supported the ban, which it says it will maintain after Brexit. CATHERINE EARLY reports
Police have arrested two activists taking part in a protest against an open cast coal mine in County Durham. Campaigners claim the eviction could collapse tunnels and injure protesters inside. CATHERINE EARLY reports
The European Union's top court ruled today that increased logging in Białowieża broke EU nature laws. The Polish government must now reverse decisions that allowed logging, or face fines of up to tens of millions of euros. CATHERINE EARLY reports
Charities including WWF, the RSPB and the Wildlife Trusts are joining together to campaign for legislation on the environment - similar to the Climate Change Act - writes CATHERINE EARLY
Claims by pro-pesticide groups that pesticide use has halved in the UK since 1990 are 'misleading' since they do not reflect the higher toxicity of modern products, according to campaigners. CATHERINE EARLY investigates
A combination of community resistance, phase out commitments by governments, cities and businesses, and rapid cost reductions in renewable energy has resulted in a huge slump in construction of new coal plants. CATHERINE EARLY reports
Campaigners have welcomed chancellor Philip Hammond’s call for ideas on financial carrots and sticks to drastically cut single-use plastics in his spring statement. However, they stressed the need for more rapid action, reports CATHERINE EARLY
The tables have been turned on trappers illegally killing songbirds on a British military base in Cyprus after conservationists used camera traps to catch them in the act. Bird charities are urging further support from the Ministry of Defence to stamp out the practice for good. CATHERINE EARLY reports
Trends shaping consumerism, transport and farming could provide answers for some of the world’s sustainability problems, according to the think tank Forum for the Future. CATHERINE EARLY reports
Campaigners reacted with shock and anger at the news of the violent death of one of the world’s leading researchers into the illegal ivory and rhino horn trade, Esmond Bradley Martin. CATHERINE EARLY reports
The Wildlife Trusts is urging developers to build homes that simultaneously give people an inspirational place to live and help reverse wildlife and habitat decline, reports CATHERINE EARLY
Ideas to protect the UK’s natural resources and reduce waste and pollution have been published in the government’s long-awaited 25-year plan. But campaigners fear the proposals are not strong enough, CATHERINE EARLY reports
New years’ resolutions typically consist of promises to exercise more, sleep better and generally be more healthy and less stressed. As everyone returns to work this can be a real challenge. A practice originating in Japan and now being trialled by the RSPB and on Forestry Commission holidays could help you achieve all this and more. CATHERINE EARLY reports
Ethical shopping could reach record levels this Christmas if trends continue, with growth of sustainable products up across the board. CATHERINE EARLY reports.
The Polish government has been ignoring a temporary ban on logging in the Białowieża Forest since July. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) is now taking unprecedented action to protect the best-preserved primeval forest in Europe. CATHERINE EARLY reports
President Santos of Colombia has won awards for championing peace and biodiversity. He was in London recently to receive the Kew International Medal, the first head of state to be awarded the honour by the Royal Botanical Gardens (RGB) Kew. But not everyone is impressed, reports CATHERINE EARLY.
