Children need more time learning in nature, poll suggests
People believe children do not spend enough time enjoying the natural world and should spend more of their school time learning outdoors in nature,...
New biofilm research offers new solutions to make drinking water supplies more sustainable
Slightly reducing the amount of disinfectant residuals we use to maintain clean drinking water could deliver significant improvements to water quality while making our...
Half of UK businesses already impacted by climate change, study finds
Half (48%) of all UK businesses have reported being impacted by the effects of climate change, with 52% of those reporting that their ability...
Sewage pollution incidents threaten UK water quality, new report claims
A new environmental report released by ocean conservation charity Surfers Against Sewage claims water companies are 'routinely' discharging untreated sewage into UK waters.
The 2020...
Government seeks views on carbon capture, usage and storage cluster sequencing
A new consultation seeks views on a potential approach to cluster sequencing for carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS).
The Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan...
Suffolk County Council aims to become net zero by 2030
Suffolk County Council aims to lead the way with a range of activities and policy changes to support its ambition of being a ‘net...
Soil quality key to increasing crop production and resilience to climate change, research says
High-quality cropland soils limit losses in response to warmer climates and support higher yields, according to new research.
The international team of experts, including Professor...
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...
Northern Ireland consults on carrier bag levy
Northern Ireland has launched a consultation on their Carrier Bag Levy, which applies to all bags.
The current legislation was introduced in 2013 and is...
Environment Agency announces changes to abstraction charges
Businesses, including water companies and farmers, must hold a licence to abstract more than 20 cubic metres of water a day from a river,...
