Two-thirds decline in wildlife populations on average since 1970, new WWF report reveals
Global populations of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish have suffered an average two-thirds decline in less than half a century due in large...
Millions of funding announced to plant hundreds of thousands of trees in England
Hundreds of thousands of trees will be planted in communities across England thanks to funding through the Nature for Climate Fund, Defra and the...
UK enshrines sixth Carbon Budget target recommendations in law
The UK government has announced to adopt the Committee on Climate Change’s recommended emissions target for the mid-2030s into law, reducing emissions by 78% by...
Local authorities in England can now apply for Air Quality Grants
New round of Air Quality Grants for local authorities in England has opened to benefit communities and reduce the impact of polluted air on...
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...
European Commission prepares instrument for ban on forced labour products
The European Commission has presented its Communication on Decent Work Worldwide, which reaffirms European Union's commitment to champion decent work, with a particular focus...
Globalisation may be decreasing the security of global supply chains, new research says
The first large-scale study of the risks that countries face from dependence on water, energy and land resources has found that globalisation may be...
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 -...
Companies risk almost $80 BN without action to tackle deforestation in their supply chains,...
New research from the Accountability Framework initiative (AFi) and CDP shows that companies cannot afford any more delay in tackling deforestation across supply chains,...
New Exeter grass policy to protect pollinators and boost biodiversity
Exeter's new policy of letting grass grow longer in certain parts of the city is helping to address the decline of pollinators and has...
