Legislation changes aimed to make HGVs more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly come into force
'More environmentally friendly' heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) are allowed on Britain’s roads, with new government regulations coming into effect today (14 February).
The new rules...
National body highlights the role of councils in climate action
Councils have a significant role to play in supporting and advancing the UK’s net zero ambitions in partnership with government, industry and communities, according...
£1.3 billion announced to deliver homes, infrastructure and jobs as part of green recovery
Tens of thousands of new homes and other vital infrastructure projects were given the green light with nearly £1.3 billion of investment confirmed today...
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...
UK’s first Citizens’ Climate Assembly publishes final report
The first UK-wide citizens’ assembly on climate change published its final report today, setting out 'a clear, internally consistent and timely path for how...
The world is warming faster than previously estimated, ‘a reality check’ report warns
The UK is calling for urgent global action after a new UN report on the science of climate change states that the planet has...
Water companies pledge to protect rare chalk streams
A group of water companies have vowed to invest millions of pounds to protect the country’s chalk streams by reducing the amount of water...
UK pension providers must assess and report on risks posed by climate change in...
New plans seeking to ensure that pension providers must consider the risk of climate change on their investments have been unveiled by the government.
The...
Climate risk assessment and resilience strategies are critical for the future of universities, says...
Higher Education Institutions should develop strategies to evaluate and adapt to potential climate risks such as flooding, droughts and heatwaves, according to a recent...
Wales announces rule to make manufacturers responsible for waste created by their products
Wales has joined forces with other UK nations to introduce new ‘polluter pays’ rules to make businesses which place packaged goods onto the market...
