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MPs say leaving European nuclear treaty without replicating benefits could lead to ‘economically crushed’ communities

Tory rebels are fighting over the UK’s participation in the European atomic energy community. What happens if Britain does quit?

Government considering ‘associate membership’ of group that governs movement of radioactive material across Europe

Guardian experts give their view on the main parties’ public service manifesto pledges. Here, our environment editor looks at energy, pollution and recycling

Nationalising rail and energy, protecting the NHS and education and tighter regulation of big business are exactly what Labour should be focusing on, say readersThe leaked release of the Labour party election manifesto (Report,...

Onshore wind has higher public approval than nuclear and fracking, so why are Tories expanding unpopular industries with higher carbon footprints?

Shell-sponsored group says wind is ‘increasingly the cheapest form of electricity’ and urges Tories to review ban on subsidised onshore windfarms

Wind is ‘increasingly the cheapest form of electricity’, says industry group, urging Tories to reassess ban on subsidised onshore windfarms

Conservative thinktank finds voters want to protect laws on beach standards and renewable energy production

Closing coal plants by 2023 rather than 2025 will cut carbon emissions and air pollution, and boost clean energy projects, Tory thinktank tells government

Move will cut carbon emissions and air pollution, and boost clean energy projects, Tory thinktank tells government

Vote does not create binding policy but is significant defeat for SNP so soon into new parliamentary term

Just 19% of people back fracking while public support for renewables has surged to 81%, government poll shows

Former Labour leader deeply critical of government cuts to green policies, such as cancelling carbon capture and storage competition