New coal-free power generation record for the UK grid
NEW record for longest period of coal-free electricity generation in Britain has been confirmed by National Grid ESO.
Coal power has been offline since 00:00...
‘Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill’ introduced into House of Commons
A BILL that would embed sustainability into UK policy-making in terms of fighting climate change, poverty and health inequalities has been introduced to the...
CMA issues final decision on water price controls
Following a 12-month review, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued its final decision in the appeal lodged by four water companies against...
New task force launched to target waste criminals
A NEW task force dedicated to tackling serious and organised waste crime, such as dumping hazardous materials on private land and falsely labelling waste...
Regulators must have new powers if UK wants net zero, warns new report
UK will fail to reach net zero if regulators are not given new powers to ensure utility companies invest in sustainable infrastructure, urges National...
Ofwat reviews bioresources market in new consultation
Water regulator Ofwat has launched a consultation on the draft findings of their 2020 review of the bioresources market.
Bioresources (or sewage sludge) are the...
A Scottish Council smashes its carbon targets
EAST Dunbartonshire Council in Scotland has reduced its carbon footprint by 41% and exceeded its five-year target a year early.
However, that is just the...
Plastic bag charge raises over £2m to environmental projects in NI
ENVIRONMENT Minister Edwin Poots has announced that 24 green projects across Northern Ireland will share £2.2m generated by the carrier bag levy.
The Environment Fund...
Former MP Melanie Onn appointed as RenewableUK Deputy CEO
RENEWABLEUK has appointed Melanie Onn, a former MP for Great Grimsby, as the organisation’s new Deputy Chief Executive.
In her new role she will focus...
Uncertainty over space for COP26
SCOTLAND will work with all parties to deliver a successful COP26 in Glasgow, Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham has said.
Updating parliament, she said that...
