One conservation group warns that the move shows "a troubling disregard for international rule".

The government wants to double the charge and extend it to all shops in England, to cut plastic use.

A selection of the best science and environment published this year.

Ten weather events linked to climate change caused damage over $1bn in 2018, according to a study.

Recycling your Christmas tree could help provide the materials needed to make food sweeteners and paint, as well as help cut greenhouse gas emissions.