Highest levels of microplastics found in molluscs, new study says
Mussels, oysters and scallops have the highest levels of microplastic contamination among seafood, a new study reveals.
The study, led by researchers at the joint...
MPs launch new inquiry on government tree-planting targets
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee is set to investigate whether the Government will be able to meet its new goal...
University of Birmingham announces to have become first university to mainstream climate change into...
The University of Birmingham has announced to have become the first Higher Educational establishment to introduce climate change into its BSc Accountancy and Finance...
Sheep farmers would no longer need government subsidies if they sold carbon credits, says...
Experts at the University’s Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures found that farmers would no longer need to rely on government subsidies if they allowed native trees...
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...
Sewage pollution incidents threaten UK water quality, new report claims
A new environmental report released by ocean conservation charity Surfers Against Sewage claims water companies are 'routinely' discharging untreated sewage into UK waters.
The 2020...
Hold the carbon as £10m funding to make distilleries greener launched
£10 million fund has been announced to help UK distilleries go green and cut emissions by switching to low carbon fuels such as hydrogen.
Today...
Finance sector can seize opportunity to support female entrepreneurs, says new report
New data suggests that the 100 signatories of the Investing in Women Code are more likely to invest in female-run businesses than other investors,...
£2 million fund launched for local action on air quality
The government has announced the latest round of funding for local projects to improve air quality across England.
Local Authorities can bid for a portion...
Third of UK’s biggest companies commit to net zero
Almost 1 in 3 of the UK’s largest businesses have committed to eliminate their contribution to climate change by 2050.
As of 31 March, 30...
