New pilot requirement for tree suppliers announced
From June 2022, applicants to government tree planting grants must source saplings from approved suppliers, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and...
Single-use plastics ban under consultation
Single-use plastic plates, cutlery, expanded and extruded polystyrene cups and food and beverage containers could all be phased out in England, in the latest...
UK’s first ever study to examine the effects of climate change on sleep
For the first time, academics from Loughborough University will investigate how higher night-time temperatures, caused by climate change, affect people’s sleep quality in their...
UK’s first ever plantation of new carbon-capturing tree variety invites investment
Ethical investment crowdfunding platform Abundance Investment Ltd has launched an offer to invest in Carbon Plantations, a new business planting – for the first...
Work on unilateral carbon border adjustment mechanism must commence immediately, says committee
The UK Government should develop plans for a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) to address carbon leakage as the date to achieve net zero...
82% of UK SME leaders recognise importance of achieving net zero but action risks...
Progress towards a sustainable world risks being held back as UK businesses grapple with increasing costs and a lack of clarity around a credible...
New inquiry weighs up carbon border tax measures
A new inquiry into carbon border adjustment mechanisms (CBAMs) has been announced by the Environmental Audit Committee.
If adopted by the UK Government in the...
Northern Ireland consults on Food Strategy
Making Northern Ireland 'a world-class food region, that provides safe, healthy and environmentally friendly food for the future' is the central ambition of a...
Green investment portfolio featuring projects from energy to estates launched by Scottish Government
Investors are being invited to get behind more than £1 billion of low carbon, eco-friendly and recycling investment opportunities in Scotland.
Led by the Scottish...
Finalists revealed in competition to find green homes of the future
Housing Minister Christopher Pincher has announced six finalists in a competition to design the homes of the future.
The Home of 2030 competition has encouraged talents...
