Surrey University to develop a battery capable of capturing CO2 emissions
THE UNIVERSITY of Surrey is to begin work on a new lithium-ion battery technology that is capable of capturing CO2 emissions, following an award...
A consultation on a draft new air quality strategy for Scotland launched
The Scottish Government is consulting on a number of proposals to further reduce air pollution, including potential controls on the supply of wet wood...
Transparency needed on corporations purchasing viable farm land for carbon offset schemes to avoid...
Greater transparency and information is needed about the purchase of viable farm land in Wales by corporations using carbon offset schemes, the Welsh Affairs...
Government set to support a new five-year review aimed at increasing opportunities for women...
The government has announced that it would back a new five-year review to monitor women’s representation in the upper rungs of FTSE companies, namely...
New inquiry examines diversity in STEM
New inquiry by the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee investigates the extent of underrepresentation amongst those working in science, technology, engineering and...
New call for evidence asks if local authorities are equipped to reach net zero
The Environmental Audit Committee is calling for written evidence on the recently published report by the National Audit Office (NAO) on Local government and...
Up to 4 million small businesses have no plans for net zero transition, research...
New research from Lloyds Bank Business found that over three-quarters (77%) of small businesses do not have – or are unsure of – their...
Consultation focuses on amending the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation
A consultation proposing altering the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation (RTFO) for greater carbon savings by revised renewable targets, recycled carbon and non-biological fuel amounts,...
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...
Staffordshire council unveils climate strategies
After declaring a climate emergency a year ago, Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has established the Climate Change sub-committee and agreed a work programme to...
