Four studies tackling key challenges as UK adapts to climate change and moves to...
Scientists will begin work on four studies that will tackle key challenges facing the UK as it adapts to climate change and moves to...
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...
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...
Legislation changes aimed to make HGVs more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly come into force
'More environmentally friendly' heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) are allowed on Britain’s roads, with new government regulations coming into effect today (14 February).
The new rules...
Scottish Government names six islands to become carbon neutral by 2040
The Carbon Neutral Islands project is a programme for government commitment aimed at supporting islands to become carbon neutral by 2040.
Scotland has over 900...
Plastic bag charge extended to all retailers and increased to 10p from April 2021
The Government has confirmed today that the plastic carrier bag charge will be extended to all retailers and increased to 10p from April 2021.
Since...
Disparities are already arising in how the transition to greener jobs is affecting different...
The transformation to a net zero economy is feeding through to the employment market, accounting for 1.2% of total advertised jobs, equating to 124,600...
New Skidmore report calls for policies to help local authorities reach net zero
In the wake of Rishi Sunak's net zero announcements last week, the former Energy Minister who was responsible for signing the UK’s net zero...
Social housing borrowing vehicle to set up bonds tied to sustainability
MORhomes, a borrowing vehicle for the UK social housing sector, has announced that environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance of all borrowers will now...
£1.3 billion announced to deliver homes, infrastructure and jobs as part of green recovery
Tens of thousands of new homes and other vital infrastructure projects were given the green light with nearly £1.3 billion of investment confirmed today...
