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...
Climate Change Agreements reduce 6.6 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2019 and 2020
The Climate Change Agreements (CCA) scheme, which offers tax benefits to firms which agree to energy efficiency targets, saw a collective reduction in emissions...
Charges on single-use cups to be introduced in Scotland
An advisory group will be formed in Scotland to shape plans for mandatory charges on coffee cups and other single-use disposable beverage containers, Circular...
New round of Circular Economy fund opens for applications in Wales
A new £3.5m round of the Circular Economy Fund to help boost Wales' shift towards a circular economy has opened for applications from local...
Local authorities need more support from the central government to reach net zero, says...
By autumn 2020, 75% of local authorities in England had declared a climate emergency, but are held back from acting on the climate crisis...
Government will struggle to achieve 2050 target unless they engage with local councils, warns...
The UK will struggle to reach the net zero target by 2050 unless Government steps up efforts to work together with local councils on...
Northern Ireland publishes research on transport changes needed to help tackle the climate emergency
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced the publication of four research projects commissioned by her Department as part of its input to the Executive’s...
UK invests extra £16 million to prevent Amazon deforestation
The UK government has announced a new £16 million funding package to support environmentally friendly farming and replanting projects in the Amazon, taking its...
New consultation seeks consistency in household and business recycling in England
A new consultation seeks views on government plans to increase the consistency in materials collected for recycling in England.
Department for Environment, Food & Rural...
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...
