Bacteria found on common UK trees may act as a sink for air pollution,...
Bacteria found on the leaves of common UK tree species may remove toxic carbon monoxide (CO) from the air, according to researchers from the...
Green banking and impact investment experts join advisory group supporting Brexit negotiations
Green banking and impact investment experts are the newest members of a Trade Advisory Group advising the government on trade deals during Brexit negotiations.
Dame...
New research looks at how UK universities tackle their food and flying emissions
New University of Manchester research highlights the various ways UK higher education institutions are beginning to tackle emissions associated with business travel and catering.
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New inquiry examines how government trade approach interacts with its environmental goals
In a new inquiry, the International Trade Committee will examine how the Government can ensure its environmental policies are protected as it negotiates free...
Rich countries must end oil and gas production by 2034 for a fair 1.5°C...
Rich countries must end oil and gas production by 2034 to keep the world on track for 1.5°C and give poorer nations longer to...
Lack of focus risks felling Government tree planting plans, says committee
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has recommended more comprehensive annual planting targets, better finance schemes and more accurate mapping if the government...
Catering firm to ban fruit and vegetables flown to UK
Food service giant Compass Group UK & Ireland is banning air freight of fresh fruit and vegetable produce to further increase the use of...
Government sets out legally-binding targets to help ‘build back greener’
The government has set out how it will use legally-binding targets under its Environment Bill to combat the environmental and climate challenges our society...
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...
Social housing whitepaper unveiled
A new social housing whitepaper seeking to ensure support for residents in England and ensure landlords raise standards where needed has been announced by...
