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...
Peatbog wins gold at Chelsea Flower Show
An immersive display boasting a real piece of ‘borrowed’ Cumbrian peatbog to highlight the critical importance of UK peatlands to our climate, and urging...
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...
Highest levels of microplastics found in molluscs, new study says
Mussels, oysters and scallops have the highest levels of microplastic contamination among seafood, a new study reveals.
The study, led by researchers at the joint...
Surrey University to develop a battery capable of capturing CO2 emissions
THE UNIVERSITY of Surrey is to begin work on a new lithium-ion battery technology that is capable of capturing CO2 emissions, following an award...
£3m Zero Emission Flight Infrastructure competition launched
Government has launched the first round of £3 million Zero Emission Flight Infrastructure (ZEFI) competition, supporting development of infrastructure required to aid electric and...
Plastic carrier bag sales slashed by more than 95% since 5p charge
Plastic carrier bag sales have dropped by more than 95% in England’s main supermarkets since the 5p charge was introduced in 2015, new government...
Over 100 leaders pledge to end deforestation at COP26
Leaders representing over 85% of the world’s forests will commit to halt and reverse deforestation and land degradation by 2030 at COP26 today.
According to...
Every household in Wales will be given a free tree to plant to help...
Every household in Wales will be offered a free tree to plant as part of the Welsh Government’s commitment to tackle climate change, Deputy...
Slurry pollution costs Sussex agricultural college £95,000 in court
Plumpton College was fined £50,000 and ordered to pay costs of almost £45,000 at Hove Crown court for pollution that killed more than 1,500...
