Saturday, May 18, 2024

The window of opportunity to limit global warming to 1.5°C is closing, new report...

Without immediate and deep emissions reductions across all sectors, limiting global warming to 1.5°C is beyond reach. However, there is increasing evidence of climate action,...

It’s not too late to reverse biodiversity decline by 2030, UK’s five leading nature...

Greater action, investment and embracing natural solutions are crucial to reversing biodiversity decline by 2030, the five UK statutory nature agencies say in a...

Oils, food waste and algae to power RAF jets under new Ministry of Defence...

Algae, alcohol and household waste will power RAF fighter jets under new Ministry of Defence (MOD) plans to slash carbon emissions. Aircraft including F-35s, Typhoons...

Aldi to remove two billion pieces of plastic by 2025

Aldi has announced an ambitious new commitment to reduce the volume of plastic packaging used by 50% by 2025. The new commitment will see the...

New guide to help forest managers adapt woodlands for climate change published

A new guide setting out how landowners and managers can adapt their woodlands in the face of climate change has been published by the...

Government not sufficiently grappling skills gap needed for net zero, new report warns

Inconsistent Government policy on green jobs and a knowledge-gap in necessary skills are resulting in missed opportunities, the Environmental Audit Committee has warned. In their...

Distilleries to be served first round of funding to go green

A geothermal distillery, use of fugitive methane and a high temperature heat store are to be served as 17 UK distilleries receive the first...

Local authorities need more support from the central government to reach net zero, says...

By autumn 2020, 75% of local authorities in England had declared a climate emergency, but are held back from acting on the climate crisis...

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...

“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...