Successful projects under Community Climate Asset Fund announced
Electric bikes, food growing equipment and glazing to improve energy efficiency are among the total of 279 projects, which will be funded through the...
New inquiry examines how the construction industry can become net zero-ready
The Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new inquiry that considers the sustainability of the built environment.
A significant amount of construction is expected in...
‘Investing in nature is an investment in the NHS’, says Environment Agency Chief Executive
Universal access to a healthy natural environment could save the NHS billions of pounds a year in treatment costs if everyone in England had...
Scotland announces new monitor for measuring economic, social and environmental prosperity
A new monitor will help inform policy decisions to reduce Scotland’s vulnerability to future financial and environmental shocks, helping build 'a more prosperous, resilient,...
Government responds to Green Jobs Report
Key government departments are not currently represented in its Green Jobs Delivery Group, and no changes will be made to the national curriculum to...
European Commission prepares instrument for ban on forced labour products
The European Commission has presented its Communication on Decent Work Worldwide, which reaffirms European Union's commitment to champion decent work, with a particular focus...
NHS to become the world’s first carbon net zero national health system
The NHS has adopted a multiyear plan to become the world’s first carbon net zero national health system.
The commitment comes amid growing evidence of...
Social housing tenants need reassurance on decarbonising their homes, new research says
Although most social housing tenants recognise that action is needed, few see the need to act now to limit the carbon footprint of their...
University of Birmingham announces to have become first university to mainstream climate change into...
The University of Birmingham has announced to have become the first Higher Educational establishment to introduce climate change into its BSc Accountancy and Finance...
Some of the nation’s largest landowners make pact to jointly tackle the climate and...
Led by the National Trust, some of England’s largest landowners and managers have come together to sign up to a range of commitments to...
