New sustainable development guide published for councils
The Local Government Association and the UK Stakeholders for Sustainable Development have today launched a guide to help councils engage with the United Nations...
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...
More than 100 sites unveiled for Flexibility tender
UK Power Networks has launched the country's largest-ever tender for flexibility services for 115 sites where renewable energy can boost network capacity and significantly...
Million net zero homes by 2030 and £180m energy technologies fund part of Scotland’s...
More than 100 new policies and proposals to support Scotland in reaching its climate change targets have been unveiled today as part of Scottish...
Researchers prove that ‘mini-meadows’ can make rich habitats for pollinators
For many people, a lack of space is often the main reason for not creating wildlife friendly habitats in their gardens.
However, researchers at the...
New rules set to further protect blanket bogs
Legislation to prevent the burning of heather and other vegetation on protected blanket bog habitats has been brought forward by the government.
The new regulations...
10p plastic bag charge to come into force this month
The single-use carrier bag charge, which has seen a 95% cut in plastic bag sales in major supermarkets since 2015, will be increased from...
ESG investment breaks new records
A NEW record has been broken in each of the last four months for investment into environmental, social and governance (ESG) equity funds.
£1.2 billion...
Over 100 countries sign up to cut their methane emissions by 2030
New Global Methane Pledge has been announced by EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and US President Joe Biden on the second day...
Environment Bill further strengthened to tackle storm overflows, government announces
The Environment Bill will be further strengthened with an amendment that will see a duty enshrined in law to ensure water companies secure a...
