Inquiry considers nature-based ways to protect UK’s biodiversity from climate change
The Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new inquiry that will consider how best to protect and enhance biodiversity while considering nature-based solutions to...
New laws to cut red tape around rebuilding unused buildings as homes
New laws laid in Parliament will 'deliver much-needed new homes and revitalise town centres across England', Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced.
The new rules,...
Free app allows people to count pollinators in their gardens and green spaces
The public are being encouraged to count bees, butterflies and other pollinators as part of the latest drive to protect and increase these vital...
UK invests extra £16 million to prevent Amazon deforestation
The UK government has announced a new £16 million funding package to support environmentally friendly farming and replanting projects in the Amazon, taking its...
Consultation launched on plans to reduce single use plastics in Wales
The Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government for Wales, Hannah Blythyn, has launched a consultation on the Welsh Government’s proposals to ban a...
European Commission adopts new EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability
The European Commission has adopted the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability as the first step towards a zero pollution ambition for a toxic-free environment...
Environment Bill further strengthened to tackle storm overflows, government announces
The Environment Bill will be further strengthened with an amendment that will see a duty enshrined in law to ensure water companies secure a...
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...
Over 100 leaders pledge to end deforestation at COP26
Leaders representing over 85% of the world’s forests will commit to halt and reverse deforestation and land degradation by 2030 at COP26 today.
According to...
Funding to help urban and deprived areas develop local neighbourhood plans
FUNDING to help communities in urban and deprived areas plan their local neighbourhoods will almost double, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced.
From today, Government...
