10p plastic bag charge to come into force this month
The single-use carrier bag charge, which has seen a 95% cut in plastic bag sales in major supermarkets since 2015, will be increased from...
Brits bin more than £1.17 billion worth of fruit and veg each year, says...
£1.17bn worth of fruit, veg and bread is wasted every year by Brits, according to new research from Sainsbury’s.
The news comes as the retailer...
Environment Bill resumes passage through Parliament
The Environment Bill returned to Parliament today after a pause due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The Bill sets out a vision to allow UK's environment...
2,500 plants could be used for fuel or bioenergy but only six crops generate...
There are 2,500 identified plants that could be used for fuel or bioenergy but only six crops generate 80% of global industrial biofuel, a...
Go-Ahead set to become a carbon neutral transport provider by 2045
The Go-Ahead Group has out a strategy to achieve a 75% cut in emissions by 2035, and becoming a fully carbon neutral company by...
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...
Welsh beaches reach 100% compliance with bathing water quality standards
Beaches across Wales have achieved 100% compliance with the Bathing Waters Directive, with 80% of designated beaches achieving an ‘excellent’ status.
Of 105 beaches sampled...
New framework to support local authorities to meet net zero targets with building renovation
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), together with the World Green Building Council, several European Green Building Councils, Climate Alliance and the Buildings Performance...
Scotland opens £3.5m Community Climate Asset Fund for applications
Fast-tracked funding to help local communities drive their green recovery from the coronavirus pandemic has been announced by the Scottish Government.
The Community Climate Asset...
UK has failed 17 of 20 UN biodiversity targets, new report reveals
New analysis from the RSPB has revealed the UK’s self-assessment is 'overly optimistic' as high environmental ambitions have not led to real progress being...
