Green Alliance calls for a national ‘office for carbon removal’
A NEW policy insight by the think tank Green Alliance says that the integrity of current carbon offset schemes is questionable and the only way...
Over three million people go hungry since start of lockdown, says survey
MORE than three million people (6%) in Great Britain have gone hungry since lockdown began, reporting that someone in their household has been unable...
‘Improving UK homes could create 8,000 new jobs, reduce emissions, cut energy bills, alleviate...
IMPROVING UK homes could create 8,000 new jobs, reduce carbon emissions, drive down energy bills, alleviate fuel poverty, and save the NHS £1 billion,...
Global energy businesses rally to advise governments in delivering a greener COVID-19 recovery
A COALITION of global businesses across energy, finance and civil society sectors have called on governments to support “a massive wave of investments in...
Social isolation among immigrants to be tackled with English classes
A NEW £6.5 million English language programme to help local authorities to meet the English language needs of their communities was announced by Communities...
Governments can turn energy investments on more sustainable path amid COVID-19 response, IEA says
GOVERNMENTS have a historic opportunity today to steer global energy investments to a more sustainable path, the executive director of IEA has said.
According to...
£3.4m funding boost to protect endangered species announced
PROTECTED species across the globe including tigers, Asian elephants and chimpanzees have been given a boost, as the government announces £3.4 million for new...
Lidl to install 300 rapid chargers in its UK stores
PARTNERSHIP between Lidl and Pod Point is expanding to 300 rapid electric vehicle chargers, which means over a third of all Lidl stores will...
Ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds delayed due to COVID-19
THE UK Government has postponed the ban on single-use plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds to October because of the coronavirus outbreak.
The ban was...
Green investment to help build Greater Manchester’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure launched
Abundance Investment Ltd, an ethical investment crowdfunding platform, has launched an offer to fund the roll out of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure throughout...
