Treasury looks at society’s journey to net zero in interim review
The combined effect of UK and global climate action on UK economic growth is likely to be 'relatively small', the HM Treasury states in...
£15m woodland creation grant opens for applications
The Forestry Commission has opened a new tree planting grant scheme, the England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO), for applications.
With £15.9 million available in its...
Government unveils two new environmental land management schemes
The Government has unveiled the next stages of its plan to reward farmers and landowners for actions which are set to benefit the environment,...
Emissions from cooking stay in the atmosphere longer than previously thought, says study
Particulate emissions from cooking stay in the atmosphere for longer than previously thought, making a prolonged contribution to poor air quality and human health,...
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,...
The UK’s first local government green bond raises £1 million for West Berkshire council
The UK’s first ever local government green bond, for West Berkshire District council, has closed after reaching its £1 million target five days early.
22%...
New report shows several water companies must improve environmental performance
The Environment Agency has released its annual report on the environmental performance of England’s water and sewerage companies, showing that four out of nine...
£65 million of new funding to help Welsh colleges and universities reach net zero
The Welsh Government has announced £65 million of new funding to support further education, higher education and adult community learning in Wales.
The package includes...
New research to step up UK resilience to impacts of climate change
New £5m research programme to step up the UK’s resilience to the impacts of climate change has been announced by the government.
The research programme,...
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...
