Green jobs and housing at the heart of Scotland’s COVID-19 recovery
Ensuring Scotland’s economic, health, and social recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is the focus of this year’s Programme for Government, published this week.
The First...
Government launches two consultations seeking more environmentally friendly haulage
Longer goods vehicles that increase productivity and reduce haulier emission levels could become a permanent fixture on Britain’s roads as the government launches a...
Bristol collaboration helps reporting SDGs on local level
The Office for National Statistics, the Bristol City Office and the University of Bristol are working together to help improve the accessibility of data...
Call for evidence reviews progress in carrying out Climate Assembly’s proposals
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee has launched a call for evidence for its inquiry to follow up on the proposals of...
Tesla stakeholders urged to vote for human rights reporting and impact of use of...
Tesla stakeholders will be discussing two proposals that host several ESG-related issues at the company's AGM on 22 September.
Firstly, charity Sisters of the Good...
Tradespeople need Government seal of approval to carry out Green Homes improvements
Builders, plumbers, and other tradespeople across England will need a government-backed seal of approval to provide their services as part of the new £2...
Tinted solar panels could boost farm incomes, says research
Researchers have demonstrated the use of tinted, semi-transparent solar panels to generate electricity and produce nutritionally-superior crops simultaneously, bringing the prospect of higher incomes...
New Competition and Markets Authority investigation looks at ‘greenwashing’
The Competition and Markets Authority will investigate descriptions and labels used to promote products and services claiming to be ‘eco-friendly’, and whether they could...
A Somerset Council unveils first social housing plan in 20 years
Mendip District Council in Somerset has unveiled plans to provide much-needed social housing across the district.
The scheme, the first for two decades, promises to...
Half of UK businesses already impacted by climate change, study finds
Half (48%) of all UK businesses have reported being impacted by the effects of climate change, with 52% of those reporting that their ability...
