Emissions must be reduced in the construction of buildings if the UK is to...
From residential to commercial buildings, the UK’s built environment is responsible for 25% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions.
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has...
Call for evidence reviews progress in carrying out Climate Assembly’s proposals
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee has launched a call for evidence for its inquiry to follow up on the proposals of...
£65 million of new funding to help Welsh colleges and universities reach net zero
The Welsh Government has announced £65 million of new funding to support further education, higher education and adult community learning in Wales.
The package includes...
UK Government appoints Arup to make COP26 carbon neutral event
The UK Government has selected engineering, design and consultancy firm Arup to help the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) to be delivered in...
Plastic straw ban comes to force in England today
The ban on supplying plastic straws and stirrers and plastic-stemmed cotton buds has come into force in England today.
It is estimated we use 4.7 billion...
Recycling and waste management sector to invest £10bn to drive net zero by 2040
The UK recycling and waste management sector has committed to delivering a stretching net zero emissions target of 2040.
To go 'further and faster and...
UK and Bangladesh discuss climate action collaboration
The UK’s International Environment Minister Lord Goldsmith discussed how the UK could partner and support Bangladesh build adaptation and resilience capacity to tackle climate...
Surrey University to develop a battery capable of capturing CO2 emissions
THE UNIVERSITY of Surrey is to begin work on a new lithium-ion battery technology that is capable of capturing CO2 emissions, following an award...
Suburban gardens, parks and allotments key for hedgehogs’ survival in Greater London, according to...
Conservation scientists at ZSL (Zoological Society London) have used data collected by the general public in Greater London to map out the best places for hedgehogs to live in the capital.
Due...
Lidl and Love Food Hate Waste Scotland team up to tackle food waste
LIDL GB unveils initiative to prevent household food waste as stats show over 1.8 million Scots are shopping without a list, contributing to 60...
