Sunday, April 20, 2025

New study investigates modern slavery during COVID-19 pandemic to develop best practice guidance

Researchers from Keele University are leading a new study to assess the impacts of COVID-19 on human rights issues, to identify best practice for protecting workers...

New inquiry focuses on aviation and shipping’s voyage to net zero

The Environmental Audit Committee has announced to be examining how the aviation and shipping sectors can best achieve net zero emissions. During the inquiry, the...

Go-Ahead set to become a carbon neutral transport provider by 2045

The Go-Ahead Group has out a strategy to achieve a 75% cut in emissions by 2035, and becoming a fully carbon neutral company by...

UK Government appoints Arup to make COP26 carbon neutral event

The UK Government has selected engineering, design and consultancy firm Arup to help the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) to be delivered in...

Warrington council’s green bond reaches £1m target despite pandemic

Warrington Borough Council’s local government green bond has closed after reaching its £1 million target last week. The Community Municipal Investment, which attracted over 500...

Green number plates hit the UK roads

Green number plates will be seen on roads for the first time from today, Transport Minister Rachel Maclean has announced. The new green plates will...

£5 million for social prescribing to tackle the impact of COVID-19

The National Academy for Social Prescribing has been awarded £5 million in funding to support people to stay connected and maintain their health and...