New report estimates mental health benefits of visiting UK woodlands at £185m
Visits to the UK’s woodlands boost mental health and are estimated to save £185 million in treatment costs annually, a 'landmark' report published by...
More than 100 sites unveiled for Flexibility tender
UK Power Networks has launched the country's largest-ever tender for flexibility services for 115 sites where renewable energy can boost network capacity and significantly...
World Water Day 2021
Today is World Water Day, which celebrates water, raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water and takes action...
UK’s largest new city centre green space to be created in Leeds
LEEDS City Council has secured more than £18m from the government’s Getting Building Fund to deliver three regeneration projects that will boost economic growth...
“Landmark” building safety legislation draft published today
Ministers have declared that the “landmark” piece of legislation will deliver the most comprehensive building safety reforms for nearly 40 years.
It will provide the legal...
Welsh Government launches new peatland strategy
The management and renewal of Wales’ peatlands has been outlined in a new programme published by the Welsh Government.
The National Peatlands Action Programme seeks...
New Skidmore report calls for policies to help local authorities reach net zero
In the wake of Rishi Sunak's net zero announcements last week, the former Energy Minister who was responsible for signing the UK’s net zero...
Anglian Water launches new sustainable finance framework to cut down company’s carbon footprint
Anglian Water has launched a Sustainable Finance Framework which will underpin the delivery of its capital programme for 2020-2025.
Under this Framework the water company...
Primark commits to net zero by 2050
Primark has joined the United Nations’ Fashion Charter (UNFCCC), supporting the Charter’s net-zero ambition for 2050 and committing to a 30% reduction in greenhouse...
Applications to help shape COP26 open today
Applications have opened today to help shape the COP26 venue in Glasgow ahead of the world's leaders coming together for crucial climate change talks...
