Recycled waste water used to tackle Scottish Water site fire
Fire crews used an innovative tool to help extinguish a major fire in Cupar by fighting the flames with recycled treated waste water -...
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...
Local authorities receive grants to tackle air pollution
Earlier this month local authorities across England were awarded £11.6 million in Air Quality Grants to deliver projects to improve air quality.
This year's funding...
Study to investigate ‘invisible’ women in supply chains receives funding
An academic at the University of Nottingham has been awarded almost £1.3 million to investigate the specific threats posed to female garment workers in...
ESG disclosure never been more pervasive globally, says new report
A new report assessing the regulatory landscape for sustainability reporting has found that environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure has never been more pervasive...
Over 80% of young people eager to take action to help the environment, new...
Children and young people (aged 8-15) would like to do more to help look after the environment, according to new national statistics published by...
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...
Climate change is affecting Scotland’s lochs and reservoirs, research shows
Climate change has already caused a rapid and extensive warming of Scotland’s lochs and reservoirs with impacts expected to intensify, research has revealed for...
Four studies tackling key challenges as UK adapts to climate change and moves to...
Scientists will begin work on four studies that will tackle key challenges facing the UK as it adapts to climate change and moves to...
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...
