New Carbon Emissions Reductions Fund helps charity initiatives that reduce climate change impact of...
Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme has launched a new Carbon Emissions Reduction Fund, which will support charity initiatives that reduce the climate change...
Chancellor of the Exchequer unveils net zero funding in Spending Review
Even though continuing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic was a central theme of Rishi Sunak's Spending Review, it also unveiled measures for UK to...
Emissions Trading System led the way in lowering EU greenhouse gas levels in 2019
Greenhouse gas emissions in the 27 European Union member countries decreased by 3.7 % year-on-year, while GDP grew by 1.5%. The emissions have now been...
Scotland announces peatland restoration funding
Projects to restore Scotland’s peatlands will get a share of £22 million this year to significantly reduce carbon emissions and support biodiversity as part...
Campaign calls on the Government to make social housing a national priority
A national campaign urges the government to prioritise social housing in the coronavirus recovery.
Homes at the Heart campaign, organised by the National Federation of...
Plastic carrier bag sales slashed by more than 95% since 5p charge
Plastic carrier bag sales have dropped by more than 95% in England’s main supermarkets since the 5p charge was introduced in 2015, new government...
Over 50 honey bee actions for England and Wales announced
New actions aimed at sustaining populations of honey bees in England and Wales have been published by the government.
Department for Environment, Food & Rural...
99% of English bathing sites meet required water quality standards, statistics show
99% of bathing waters in England have passed water quality standards following testing carried out by the Environment Agency at over 400 designated sites.
The...
New scheme to help local transport authorities to introduce zero-emission buses
A new multimillion-pound scheme for local transport authorities to roll out zero-emission buses has announced dates for expressions of interest.
Up to £120 million is...
Wales’ new transport plan seeking to cut emissions launched
Transport currently make up 17% of Wales’ carbon emissions but the Welsh Government has launched draft strategy for the future of transport in Wales,...
