Last year, Labour promised a "rooftop revolution" that would see millions more homes fitted with solar panels. But they have been accused of wavering over proposals to make it mandatory.

Exclusive: Henry Dimbleby joins farmers in voicing fears of lower standards and a poor deal for British food producers

Researchers analyse energy performance certificate data to identify areas with potentially high particle pollution

Land speculation to blame for lack of progress amid Labour drive to build 1.5m new homes, says Wildlife Trusts head

Research suggests the scheme may be more popular than thought, with consultations dominated by a loud minority

Recovered grasslands need more than 75 years of continuous management to regain their biodiversity because specialized pollinators are slow to return. Kobe University's finding underscores the importa...

Economic study says cutting fossil fuel 'hidden' subsidies would mean hitting climate goals now

Today the UK Government have paused all new applications from farmers to access England’s flagship green farming scheme.

Blood tests on migratory chicks fed plastics by their parents show neurodegeneration, as well as cell rupture and stomach lining decay Ingesting plastic is leaving seabird chicks with brain damage “akin to Alzheimer’s disease”, according to a new study –…

A dire winter for Bewick's Swan saw only 87 birds recorded at a flagship reserve for the species, the WWT has said. The charity stated that the swan population has declined by 86% at Slimbridge WWT during the past 50 years. Furthermore, no young birds were present this winter. Bewick's Swans have be...

Felt, the cutting edge could-native GIS mapping platform enabled Watershed to tackle datasets of all formats and sizes, making visible the challenges to our rivers, seas, wildlife and habitats.

Researchers say problem could increase number of people at risk of starvation by 400m in next two decades

Read the new report from Transport for New Homes, What is being built in 2025? In search of the station, which reveals why the planning system needs to change.

The show highlights the urgent need for environmental regulations in a time when governments are rolling back on them

Under Arnolds Field, tonnes of illegally dumped waste have been burning for years, spewing pollution over the area. Locals fear for their health – and despair that no one seems willing to help

Adults who live in walkable neighborhoods are more likely to socialize and have a stronger sense of community, report researchers at the UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human...

Prof Dave Goulson is one of the world’s foremost experts on insects. But there’s a special place in his heart for hoverflies, one of the prettiest flies around. Here he explains why we should nominate hoverflies as invertebrate of the year

Yorkshire town seeks funding to screen locals over concerns around PFAS building up in the environment

Residents who move into a new 113-home site in Epping will have zero energy bills for at least five years

Animals are returning to the Hackney Marshes following years of decline, environmentalists say.

The Government looks set to miss key active travel targets and is slipping behind schedule on the third cycling and walking investment strategy (CWIS), Highways can reveal.

Net zero policies would result in fewer deaths saving UK billions, say researchers

Expert recommendations will influence plans for energy, housing, transport industry and farming for decades

Bees play a vital role in pollination, supporting both natural ecosystems and our food supply. However, their numbers are declining globally due to multiple threats—including urbanisation. As citie…

Dolphins, otters, seals and a wide range of British seabirds suffer from cancer, lung disease and other illnesses as a result of toxic spills that have taken place around the UK coastline.

National Highways says 7,000 trees will be planted to replace those lost during work on the A47.

Residents had unsuccessfully challenged Enfield council in court over club’s plan to build pitches on rewilded area rich in bats and newts

Planting hedgerows increases soil carbon storage by almost half compared to nearby grassland – no matter where they are in the country – says new research.

In three years Natural England has designated just two new SSSIs, which protect areas from development

City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.

If predictions come true it will be another year of deteriorating housing affordability, prices will rise at twice the rate of disposable income — something that that has been going on for 25 years an...

After one year of the zone, which is the second largest in England, GP visits for respiratory illnesses were down by a quarter

A pioneering Duchy of Cornwall initiative to boost biodiversity in its developments by encouraging wild birds to nest in buildings is marking 10 years of

Delighted to see that the planning application for the disastrous "Norwich Western Link Road" has been withdrawn. It would have devastated precious wildlife…