Scotland to pursue banning some of the most environmentally damaging single-use plastic items
Legislation has been laid that will see Scotland ban some of the most environmentally damaging single-use plastic items, with the ban coming into effect...
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...
“Now is the time to act” – new Net Zero Roadmap launched
The Net Zero All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has launched its first post-COP26 analysis, setting out the critical pathways the UK Government need to follow...
Household food waste rising as restrictions relaxed, says survey
Self-reported food waste has rebounded to pre-lockdown levels as restrictions lift and more food is potentially going to waste in UK homes as life...
‘Planning for the future’ housing whitepaper launched
An overhaul of the country’s outdated planning system that will deliver the high-quality, sustainable homes communities need will be at the heart of the...
A new initiative by UCL and the Local Government Association helps councils and universities...
A new initiative launched by UCL and the Local Government Association will help councils and universities address climate challenges at a local level.
The Net...
ZSL London Zoo reveals behind-the-scenes work to achieve its eco goals
Zoological Society of London (ZSL), which runs ZSL London and Whipsnade Zoos, is urging world governments and policy-makers to put nature at the heart of all decision-making...
The window of opportunity to limit global warming to 1.5°C is closing, new report...
Without immediate and deep emissions reductions across all sectors, limiting global warming to 1.5°C is beyond reach.
However, there is increasing evidence of climate action,...
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...
Destruction of unsold goods could be banned in Scotland
The destruction of unsold, durable goods could be banned as part of plans to reduce waste, Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater has announced.
Proposals for...
