Monday, March 23, 2026

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...

Aldi to remove two billion pieces of plastic by 2025

Aldi has announced an ambitious new commitment to reduce the volume of plastic packaging used by 50% by 2025. The new commitment will see the...

New global tool for decarbonising healthcare launched

Health Care Without Harm, in collaboration with Arup, has announced a navigational tool for achieving zero emissions in healthcare by 2050. According to the creators...

Scotland opens consultation on banning single-use plastics

Plans to ban some of the most environmentally damaging single-use plastic items in Scotland, including plastic cutlery and plastic straws, have been published for...

Consultation seeks to determine areas of water stress in England

The Environment Agency has launched a four-week consultation to determine areas of water stress in England, and how best to protect the environment and...

Reintroduction of beavers in England under consultation

Plans to release beavers into the wild in England have been set out in new a consultation, marking 'a cautious step' towards further reintroductions...

Boohoo to set up a new factory in Leicester

BOOHOO plans to set up a “model factory” in Leicester following allegations of poor working practices at its supplier factory last month. John Lyttle, Boohoo’s...

‘Once in a generation opportunity for us to restart the clock’, as minister unveils...

Retaining the positive changes driven by the coronavirus pandemic is central to the Welsh Government’s new planning policy. Boosting digital services in areas where current...

Call for evidence launched on greenhouse gas removal methods

Evidence is sought to strengthen the government's evidence base on greenhouse gas removal methods and helps to inform future policy in this area. Greenhouse gas...

2,500 plants could be used for fuel or bioenergy but only six crops generate...

There are 2,500 identified plants that could be used for fuel or bioenergy but only six crops generate 80% of global industrial biofuel, a...