Coventry and Oxford set to be UK’s first all-electric bus cities
Coventry and Oxford are developing proposals to become the first parts of the UK to run all-electric bus services.
The cities are developing business cases...
WHO updates Air Quality Guidelines
The World Health Organization (WHO) has revised its 2005 Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) to decrease the burden of disease that results from exposure...
New website to host independent research on UK climate risk
IN JULY 2021, the Adaptation Committee of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), will launch a major new independent assessment of the climate risks...
Government departments publish modern slavery statements for the first time
Ministerial government departments have, for the first time ever, voluntarily published their first annual modern slavery statements setting out how they are tackling the...
New inquiry focuses on aviation and shipping’s voyage to net zero
The Environmental Audit Committee has announced to be examining how the aviation and shipping sectors can best achieve net zero emissions.
During the inquiry, the...
Peatbog wins gold at Chelsea Flower Show
An immersive display boasting a real piece of ‘borrowed’ Cumbrian peatbog to highlight the critical importance of UK peatlands to our climate, and urging...
European Commission calls for environmental sustainability to be at the core of education and...
The European Commission has promoted learning on environmental sustainability in the European Union in a recent Council Recommendation proposal.
The aim of the proposal is...
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...
Six projects seeking to cut industry carbon emissions get funding boost
Six projects across the UK are set to receive a share of £8 million in government funding to develop decarbonisation plans as part of...
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...
