Net zero a part of Scotland’s new Retail Strategy
'Getting the Right Change: A Retail Strategy for Scotland' outlines how the Scottish Government, business leaders and trade unions can work together to grow...
Environment Bill reforms to boost recycling and tackle plastic pollution under consultation
The government has launched two new consultations on reforms that could be introduced in the upcoming Environment Bill.
Firstly, the government is seeking views on...
European Commission outlines plan to make Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels ‘well before’...
The European Commission has proposed an outline of a plan to make Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels 'well before' 2030, starting with gas,...
Welsh Government launches Clean Air White Paper and domestic solid fuel burning consultation
The Welsh Government has published a White Paper setting out plans for a Clean Air (Wales) Bill, which seeks to protect the health of...
New consultation examines environmental impact of policies in Scotland’s climate change plan
The Scottish Government has launched a public consultation on the Strategic Environmental Assessment of the update to the recently published Climate Change Plan 2018-2032.
Strategic...
A new initiative by UCL and the Local Government Association helps councils and universities...
A new initiative launched by UCL and the Local Government Association will help councils and universities address climate challenges at a local level.
The Net...
New guidance urges sports industry to leave plastics out of the game
The Environment Agency has issued new advice about reducing avoidable plastic waste at events and stadiums to sports clubs, venues and event organisers across...
Government sets out legally-binding targets to help ‘build back greener’
The government has set out how it will use legally-binding targets under its Environment Bill to combat the environmental and climate challenges our society...
New scheme to help local transport authorities to introduce zero-emission buses
A new multimillion-pound scheme for local transport authorities to roll out zero-emission buses has announced dates for expressions of interest.
Up to £120 million is...
Schools, colleges and universities awarded for their hedgehog-friendly campuses
Schools, colleges and universities across the country have been recognised for their work to create hedgehog-friendly campuses by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS).
Despite...
