UK’s first ever study to examine the effects of climate change on sleep
For the first time, academics from Loughborough University will investigate how higher night-time temperatures, caused by climate change, affect people’s sleep quality in their...
Biggest ever nationwide initiative to restore nature in England launched
The biggest initiative to restore nature ever in England has opened for business, as the Nature Recovery Network (NRN) Delivery Partnership, led by Natural...
Local authorities need more support from the central government to reach net zero, says...
By autumn 2020, 75% of local authorities in England had declared a climate emergency, but are held back from acting on the climate crisis...
New voluntary agreement seeks to slash the environmental impact of UK clothing
A new international sustainable textile agreement, joined by household brands including ASOS, Boohoo, John Lewis, Primark and New look, has been launched.
Led by circular...
Finance sector can seize opportunity to support female entrepreneurs, says new report
New data suggests that the 100 signatories of the Investing in Women Code are more likely to invest in female-run businesses than other investors,...
Chesterfield Borough Council calls on Derbyshire Pension Fund to invest sustainably
Chesterfield Borough Council is calling for Derbyshire Pension Fund to disinvest its remaining funds in fossil fuels, increase investment in renewables and improve engagement...
New fusion site in Yorkshire reaches construction milestone
EXTERNAL construction of the new Fusion Technology facility in South Yorkshire is complete, with the building being handed over to UK Atomic Energy Authority...
Longer lorries could be rolled out to cut emissions on Britain’s roads next year,...
Longer goods vehicles could become a permanent fixture on Britain’s roads as early as next year, the government has announced.
This comes as the Department...
New licensing scheme that protects newts rolled out in Cambridgeshire
A district-level licensing scheme making it easier for developers to protect threatened populations of great crested newts is being rolled out in Cambridgeshire.
Natural England’s...
ESG reporting standard launched for social housing sector
The Sustainability Reporting Standard for Social Housing was unveiled today by the ESG Social Housing Working Group, a collaboration of 18 banks and investors, housing associations,...
