Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill receives backing from five parties across the UK
Five political parties have officially announced their support for the Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill (CEE Bill), urging Boris Johnson that immediate action is...
Litter and fly-tipping prevention plan launched for consultation in Wales
A new plan, called ‘Litter and Fly-tipping Free Wales’, which outlines how the Welsh Government intends to crack down on the issue, has been...
UK’s largest pension scheme with 9 million members unveils net zero plan
The largest pension scheme in the UK with 9 million members, has announced a new Climate Change policy to decarbonise its investment portfolio.
The policy...
New research looks at how UK universities tackle their food and flying emissions
New University of Manchester research highlights the various ways UK higher education institutions are beginning to tackle emissions associated with business travel and catering.
According...
“National call to arms” issued to plant more trees in Wales
According to the Climate Change Committee, Wales needs to plant around 86 million trees over the next nine years to achieve its ambition of...
A new initiative by UCL and the Local Government Association helps councils and universities...
A new initiative launched by UCL and the Local Government Association will help councils and universities address climate challenges at a local level.
The Net...
Water resources charge proposals from April 2022 under consultation
The Environment Agency is seeking views on their proposed charging approach for water resources abstraction and impounding licensing.
In the outline of the new consultation,...
New Competition and Markets Authority investigation looks at ‘greenwashing’
The Competition and Markets Authority will investigate descriptions and labels used to promote products and services claiming to be ‘eco-friendly’, and whether they could...
Leeds’ Clean Air Zone has achieved its aims early and is no longer required,...
Leeds’ planned Clean Air Zone is no longer required due to businesses switching to cleaner vehicles faster than expected, a joint review by Leeds...
New sustainable development guide published for councils
The Local Government Association and the UK Stakeholders for Sustainable Development have today launched a guide to help councils engage with the United Nations...
