New report highlights the importance of environmental regulation in England
The Chief Executive of the Environment Agency (EA) has called for a 'modern approach to regulation' in order to protect air, land, and water...
Minister thanks councils for efforts in tackling climate change
In his speech at London Climate Action Week, Eddie Hughes (Parliamentary Under Secretary for Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government) recognised 'the vital...
New Action Plan to treble tree planting rates in England
Building on the recommendations of the Dasgupta Review on the Economics of Biodiversity, the UK Government has announced new commitments for tree planting and...
New report examines net zero in social housing in Scotland
A new report by Zero Emission Social Housing Task Force outlines recommendations on what is required to achieve zero emission housing whilst ensuring support...
Scotland’s deposit return scheme to launch in August 2023
The UK’s first deposit return scheme will go live across Scotland on 16 August 2023, the Scottish Government has announced.
This follows an independent review,...
New guidance launched to help public sector organisations to decarbonise
A mass of resources produced by the Modern Energy Partners (MEP) programme, including tools and templates, have been launched to assist public sector organisations...
A Somerset Council unveils first social housing plan in 20 years
Mendip District Council in Somerset has unveiled plans to provide much-needed social housing across the district.
The scheme, the first for two decades, promises to...
Green number plates hit the UK roads
Green number plates will be seen on roads for the first time from today, Transport Minister Rachel Maclean has announced.
The new green plates will...
Wales unveils over 100 policies and proposals towards net zero in new plan
First Minister Mark Drakeford and Climate Change Minister Julie James have called for a ‘decade of action’ to tackle the climate change crisis as...
New study offers economic scenarios for UK climate research and policy
A 'pioneering' study has developed a set of UK-SSPs (Shared Socioeconomic Pathways) and provides products that will aid future research into the UK’s climate...
