Lifestyle changes needed to tackle climate change, Welsh public declares in new survey
84% of the 1,149 participants of a Welsh government survey believe that the way the we live our lives needs to 'substantially change' to...
Scottish Government announces new Centre of Expertise in Biodiversity and launches consultation on research...
Plans to commission a Scottish Centre of Expertise in Biodiversity have been announced as part of the new draft strategy for the environment, natural...
Net zero is achievable for the built environment sector by 2050 but only with...
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has launched a Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap for the UK Built Environment (The Roadmap), detailing the...
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...
New study investigates modern slavery during COVID-19 pandemic to develop best practice guidance
Researchers from Keele University are leading a new study to assess the impacts of COVID-19 on human rights issues, to identify best practice for protecting workers...
Distilleries to be served first round of funding to go green
A geothermal distillery, use of fugitive methane and a high temperature heat store are to be served as 17 UK distilleries receive the first...
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...
£160 million investment for forestry and agriculture to help Scotland’s green recovery
An additional £100 million has been announced in the Programme for Government for Scottish Forestry to increase new planting, alongside £30 million to Forestry...
Plastic bag charge extended to all retailers and increased to 10p from April 2021
The Government has confirmed today that the plastic carrier bag charge will be extended to all retailers and increased to 10p from April 2021.
Since...
Time is running out for realistic climate commitments, CCC progress report warns
Despite UK emissions falling to nearly 50% of their 1990 levels during the 2020 lockdown, the journey to Net Zero is far from half...
