The government must act quickly to address shortfalls in its climate strategy and keep up with global commitments made at Cop28, the Climate Change Committee has warned. In a report analysing the action the UK needs to take following the…
A road sign reads “Extreme Heat, Plan your journey, Carry water”, warning motorists about the … [+] heatwave forecast for July 18 and 19, on the M11 motorway north of London on July 17, 2022. The UK’s meteorological agency on…
The UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) has launched a series of interventions, including the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC) Round 4. The CMDC Round 4 has awarded a grant to Anemoi Marine Technologies (Anemoi) to fund practical…
Sonichem has received a United Kingdom-backed grant to develop and commercialize carbon-neutral resins as an alternative to plastics and foams used in automotive applications. The grant will cover 70% of the costs for the company’s carbon-neutral agroforestry-derived resins (CARMA) project,…
UK political party leaders have been urged to make manifesto commitments for embodied carbon regulation in the UK by a variety of construction and built environment experts A variety of construction industry bodies have joined forces to send a consistent…
The Environment Agency has updated its net zero roadmap, pushing back its net zero target date from 2030 to between 2045 and 2050. The Environment Agency, an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the department for environment, food and rural…
An innovative community share scheme to help North Lincolnshire schools install solar panels free of charge has been extended so local people can get involved. As well as helping schools go green and cut energy costs, investors could receive a…
Campaigners have warned that the ban leaves out some of the most polluting items. ADVERTISEMENT A ban on some single-use plastic items has just been introduced across England. It will mean businesses are no longer allowed to supply some items…
Yesterday, the European Union launched the “first phase of the world’s first system to impose CO2 emissions tariffs on imported steel, cement and other goods as it tries to stop more polluting foreign products from undermining its green transition”, reports…
26 September 2023 by Sarah Wray UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to water down key green measures ahead of next year’s general election has sparked renewed calls for greater public engagement. Experts fear that without an informed and engaged…