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...
Scottish Government responds to Climate Assembly recommendations
The Scottish Government has set out how it is embracing the findings of Scotland’s Climate Assembly to help shape the country’s approach to net...
Proposed amendments to UK Emissions Trading Scheme under consultation
Proposed amendments to support effective operation of the UK Emission Trading Scheme (UK ETS) by addressing a number of residual technical issues identified during...
Take climate action by watering your street trees, campaign asks
The Arboricultural Association has joined forces with the Woodland Trust and local authority tree officer associations to rally the UK public to water their...
Consultation launched on plans to reduce single use plastics in Wales
The Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government for Wales, Hannah Blythyn, has launched a consultation on the Welsh Government’s proposals to ban a...
Bacteria found on common UK trees may act as a sink for air pollution,...
Bacteria found on the leaves of common UK tree species may remove toxic carbon monoxide (CO) from the air, according to researchers from the...
Recycling and waste management sector to invest £10bn to drive net zero by 2040
The UK recycling and waste management sector has committed to delivering a stretching net zero emissions target of 2040.
To go 'further and faster and...
Schools across Northern Ireland can apply for grants to help pollinators in new scheme
New scheme for schools to improve the health of our bees and pollinators and help protect eco-systems has been announced in Northern Ireland.
The £2m...
Government to consult on banning a range of polluting plastics
Single-use plastic plates, cutlery and polystyrene cups are among a raft of items that could be banned in England as part of a new...
100 cities participating in EU Mission for climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030 announced
The European Commission has announced the 100 EU cities that will participate in the EU Mission for 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030,...
