Warrington council’s green bond reaches £1m target despite pandemic
Warrington Borough Council’s local government green bond has closed after reaching its £1 million target last week.
The Community Municipal Investment, which attracted over 500...
European Commission unveils proposal package to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55%...
The European Commission has adopted a package of proposals to make the EU's climate, energy, land use, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing...
UN report praises UK efforts on wildlife and forest crime
The UK’s approach to wildlife and forest crime has been praised in a new United Nations report.
The 'Wildlife and Forest Crime Analytic Toolkit Report:...
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...
Climate risk assessment and resilience strategies are critical for the future of universities, says...
Higher Education Institutions should develop strategies to evaluate and adapt to potential climate risks such as flooding, droughts and heatwaves, according to a recent...
New report examines net zero in social housing in Scotland
A new report by Zero Emission Social Housing Task Force outlines recommendations on what is required to achieve zero emission housing whilst ensuring support...
New programme supports green businesses in the Lake District
A business start-up programme aiming to grow South Lakeland’s green economy is about to launch online after a funding contribution from South Lakeland District...
Record number of students from deprived areas enrolling in Scottish universities
New Higher Education Student Statistics show a new overall record number of students enrolling in Scottish institutions - an increase of 8.6% compared to...
New ‘Let’s do Net Zero’-campaign launched in Scotland ahead of COP26
A major TV, radio and digital campaign highlighting the benefits a net zero society has been launched in Scotland ahead of COP26.
The Let’s do...
New licensing scheme that protects newts rolled out in Cambridgeshire
A district-level licensing scheme making it easier for developers to protect threatened populations of great crested newts is being rolled out in Cambridgeshire.
Natural England’s...
