Local authorities need more support from the central government to reach net zero, says...
By autumn 2020, 75% of local authorities in England had declared a climate emergency, but are held back from acting on the climate crisis...
New law forces UK businesses to comply with local laws to protect natural areas...
A new law has been introduced in the upcoming Environment Bill which will make it illegal for UK businesses to use key commodities if...
Primark launches nationwide clothes recycling programme
Primark has announced the roll-out of its nation-wide recycling programme, inviting customers to donate their pre-loved clothes, textiles, footwear and bags from any brand.
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UK enshrines sixth Carbon Budget target recommendations in law
The UK government has announced to adopt the Committee on Climate Change’s recommended emissions target for the mid-2030s into law, reducing emissions by 78% by...
Minister thanks councils for efforts in tackling climate change
In his speech at London Climate Action Week, Eddie Hughes (Parliamentary Under Secretary for Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government) recognised 'the vital...
Five actions you do can do to help pollinators on Bees’ Needs Week 2021
To mark the Bees’ Needs Week 2021 (12 – 18 July), Environment Minister Rebecca Pow has called on everyone, from individuals, farmers, gardeners, or...
Exeter Council’s new partnership turns unwanted nets into kayaks
Exeter City Council has entered into a new partnership with Odyssey Innovation Ltd, that will see discarded fishing nets collected in the south west turned...
Tiny generators could pave way for self-charging smart tech, study says
Self-charging smartwatches and health trackers could be a step closer following the development of tiny mechanical devices powered by movement, a study suggests.
The new...
Biologically derived, sustainable products an upcoming industry within global agriculture, says report
Global agriculture is facing some serious challenges over the next century, with decades of reliance on chemical fertilisers and pesticides beginning to take their...
Scotland publishes the country’s carbon footprint for 1998-2017
Scotland's Chief Statistician has published Scotland’s Carbon Footprint from 1998 to 2017, providing estimates of Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions on a consumption basis.
The new...
