Sunday, May 19, 2024

New Action Plan to treble tree planting rates in England 

Building on the recommendations of the Dasgupta Review on the Economics of Biodiversity, the UK Government has announced new commitments for tree planting and...

Edgbaston to stage first sustainable international match day

Edgbaston Stadium is set to stage its first sustainable international match day after announcing the sold out Men’s Vitality IT20 against New Zealand on...

Vodafone embeds purpose commitments in its supply chain

Vodafone Group has announced that they will evaluate suppliers on their commitments to diversity, inclusion and the environment when they tender for new work. From...

New inquiry examines how the construction industry can become net zero-ready

The Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new inquiry that considers the sustainability of the built environment. A significant amount of construction is expected in...

ICON on Demand: Sarah Divall talks about creating sustainable change in her ICON webinar

Last week Sarah Divall from the environmental charity Hubbub sat down with us in a webinar about changing our attitudes towards a more sustainable...

On your bike as £2bn cycling and walking scheme launched

Thousands of miles of new protected bike lanes, cycle training for everyone and bikes available on prescription will be rolled out under new plans...

Air pollution ‘significantly reduces’ pollination by confusing butterflies and bees, research says

Common air pollutants from both urban and rural environments may be reducing the pollinating abilities of insects by preventing them from sniffing out the...

Waste Prevention Programme plans unveiled while Scotland launches new recycling fund on Global Recycling...

Plans to reduce waste have been unveiled on Global Recycling Day, including proposals for new measures that aim to ramp up action on fast...

Air pollution anxiety keeps Brits up at night, research says

Consumer anxiety around air pollution is on the rise across the UK, with more people concerned about air quality than ever before. New analysis...

Children need more time learning in nature, poll suggests

People believe children do not spend enough time enjoying the natural world and should spend more of their school time learning outdoors in nature,...