Inquiry to examine effect of Government fuel policy across all transport modes
The Transport Committee is to examine the effect of Government fuel policy on connectivity, capacity and sustainability across all transport modes, including motor vehicles,...
People and businesses urged to have their say on Decarbonisation Strategy for North of...
A Decarbonisation Strategy for the North of England, which sets out a near-zero carbon emissions target from surface transport by 2045, has been launched...
Government responds to Green Jobs Report
Key government departments are not currently represented in its Green Jobs Delivery Group, and no changes will be made to the national curriculum to...
Record number of students from deprived areas enrolling in Scottish universities
New Higher Education Student Statistics show a new overall record number of students enrolling in Scottish institutions - an increase of 8.6% compared to...
Iceland aims for net zero by 2042
Iceland has announced that it has reduced its operational carbon footprint by nearly three quarters (74%) since 2011, aiming to be carbon neutral by...
New inquiry examines how government trade approach interacts with its environmental goals
In a new inquiry, the International Trade Committee will examine how the Government can ensure its environmental policies are protected as it negotiates free...
Sugar in your tank: E10 petrol to be available from September
E10 petrol, a mixture of petrol and ethanol made from materials including low-grade grains, sugars and waste wood, is set to be introduced at...
UK enshrines sixth Carbon Budget target recommendations in law
The UK government has announced to adopt the Committee on Climate Change’s recommended emissions target for the mid-2030s into law, reducing emissions by 78% by...
Catering firm to ban fruit and vegetables flown to UK
Food service giant Compass Group UK & Ireland is banning air freight of fresh fruit and vegetable produce to further increase the use of...
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...
