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...
New pilot requirement for tree suppliers announced
From June 2022, applicants to government tree planting grants must source saplings from approved suppliers, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and...
Scotland’s deposit return scheme to launch in August 2023
The UK’s first deposit return scheme will go live across Scotland on 16 August 2023, the Scottish Government has announced.
This follows an independent review,...
Finalists revealed in competition to find green homes of the future
Housing Minister Christopher Pincher has announced six finalists in a competition to design the homes of the future.
The Home of 2030 competition has encouraged talents...
New guidance launched to help public sector organisations to decarbonise
A mass of resources produced by the Modern Energy Partners (MEP) programme, including tools and templates, have been launched to assist public sector organisations...
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...
Brand new species of carbon-cutting hardwood trees to be planted in the UK
Carbon Plantations Ltd, a new business backed by Aether Energy Ltd, has received regulatory approval from the Forestry Commission for what is described as...
Scottish Government names six islands to become carbon neutral by 2040
The Carbon Neutral Islands project is a programme for government commitment aimed at supporting islands to become carbon neutral by 2040.
Scotland has over 900...
Green number plates hit the UK roads
Green number plates will be seen on roads for the first time from today, Transport Minister Rachel Maclean has announced.
The new green plates will...
Maidstone Council voices need for more social housing as over a quarter of residents...
Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) in Kent has voiced a need for social housing in the area in their new Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).
The SPD...
