Saturday, May 18, 2024

A national forest to be planted across length and breadth of Wales

A CONCEPT of a National Forest running the length and breadth of Wales was unveiled yesterday by First Minister Mark Drakeford. Backed by £5 million...

All new developments in Brighton need to offer nesting places for swifts

STARTING from April all new building developments taller than five metres at Brighton & Hove need to offer nesting spots for distinctive birds to...

Southampton launches its Green City plan for 2030

SOUTHAMPTON City Council has published its Green City Plan 2030, setting ambitious vision for a 'cleaner, greener, healthier and more sustainable council'. With more than...

Lewisham Climate Emergency Action Plan approved

LEWISHAM Climate Emergency Strategic Action Plan that sets out a path for the London borough to become carbon neutral by 2030 has been approved...

Independent group to set guidelines for installing fibre in the sewers

SSE Enterprise Telecoms has announced they have launched an independently chaired Technical User Group that has brought together five of the UK’s leading water...

Natural flood management drive launched with tree planting in South Yorkshire

A 'SOURCE to sea' natural flood risk management and habitat creation scheme for the River Don was launched yesterday with a day of tree...

Bristol receives £10 million for low-carbon heat networks

BRISTOL City Council has received a £10 million government grant to help expand the city’s heat networks to more communities. The Heat Network Investment Project...

FCA changes climate-related disclosure requirements for commercial companies

THE FINANCIAL Conduct Authority has published proposals outlining new climate-related disclosure requirements for premium-listed issuers. The new rule will require all commercial companies with a...

Chancellor unveils budget for 2020

AFTER only 27 days in the office, MP Rishi Sunak introduced his Budget in the House of Commons, announcing the government's tax and spending...

Commission unveils their strategy for climate-neutral Europe by 2050

Today, the European Commission presents a new Industrial Strategy to help Europe's industry lead the transition towards climate neutrality. The new Strategy will help deliver...