Sunderland receives £1.6m to build new social housing
Sunderland City Council has received a £1.6m grant from Homes England to help build new social housing in the city.
The council confirmed its plans...
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...
New call for evidence asks if local authorities are equipped to reach net zero
The Environmental Audit Committee is calling for written evidence on the recently published report by the National Audit Office (NAO) on Local government and...
NHS Wales unveils decarbonisation plan
A decarbonisation plan to tackle climate change has been published today for NHS Wales.
'The Decarbonisation Strategic Delivery Plan for NHS Wales' sets out proposals...
Mayor seeks to offer London’s key workers affordable homes and boost social housing
The Mayor is asking Londoners for their views on proposals to give key workers in the capital, which could include nurses, police officers and...
New online map showcases the power of Welsh peatlands
Welsh peatlands can now be seen on a new map that will track how the habitat recovers through conservation action over coming years.
Vital for...
Applications to help shape COP26 open today
Applications have opened today to help shape the COP26 venue in Glasgow ahead of the world's leaders coming together for crucial climate change talks...
Plans to decarbonise Scottish rail network by 2035 unveiled
Plans to decarbonise Scotland’s rail passenger services by 2035 have been launched today by Transport Secretary Michael Matheson.
The Cabinet Secretary was speaking during a...
Air pollution ‘significantly reduces’ pollination by confusing butterflies and bees, research says
Common air pollutants from both urban and rural environments may be reducing the pollinating abilities of insects by preventing them from sniffing out the...
One in five UK retailers cancelled contracts last year with suppliers who fell foul...
UK retailers have cancelled £7.1bn in contracts across the last 12 months with suppliers that don’t meet stringent ethical and sustainable standards, new research...
