New community climate fund opens for applications
A new £2.5million National Lottery-funded programme to support communities across the UK take action on climate change has opened for applications.
The 'Together for Our...
Wales upheld its recycling rates last year despite the pandemic, statistics show
Currently ranked third in the world in recycling, Wales upheld its recycling rates last year despite the pandemic, new 2020-21 stats have revealed.
Nationally the...
Government will struggle to achieve 2050 target unless they engage with local councils, warns...
The UK will struggle to reach the net zero target by 2050 unless Government steps up efforts to work together with local councils on...
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 Circular Economy Package sets out UK-wide recycling ambitions
Plans to reduce waste and establish an ambitious long-term path for waste management and recycling across the UK have been published today.
In the latest...
Lack of water presents ‘existential’ threat, says Environment Agency Chief
Hotter drier summers and less predictable rainfall as a result of climate change will lead to increased drought risk and possible water shortages in...
Scotland consults on updated Marine Litter Strategy
A new consultation seeks views on an updated Marine Litter Strategy for Scotland, which aims to prevent litter reaching seas and shores, remove rubbish...
All four UK health services commit to net zero carbon emissions
All UK health services commit to become net zero and build climate resilience through COP26 Health Programme.
This move is happening alongside 47 countries, including...
UK unveils Net Zero Strategy
A long-awaited 'landmark' Net Zero Strategy, which sets out policies and proposals for decarbonising all sectors of the UK economy to meet the country's...
Lancaster unveils new sustainable Local Plan to meet climate change
Lancaster City Council has adopted its new Local Plan, a comprehensive planning framework that 'ensures that the needs of current and future generations are...
