The concept of “net zero” has become a political slogan used to start a “dangerous” culture war over the climate, and might be better dropped, the outgoing head of the UK’s climate watchdog has warned. Chris Stark, the chief executive…
Government announces next steps to ban the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic following overwhelming support during the consultation process World-leading legislation will be introduced this year to help tackle plastic pollution and clean up waterways Transition period…
“Pragmatism, not ideology,” the prime minister emphasised as he announced a U-turn on the Conservative Party’s major green policies last September. The plans, which focused on pushing back the 2030 deadline for selling new petrol and diesel cars and delaying…
Trees are already much loved for improving our mood and helping the environment. Now, a study suggests they are also quite literally saving hundreds of lives in cities across the UK. In London trees have saved more than 150 lives…
Wet wipes containing plastic will be banned from being sold in the UK, with legislation expected to be announced by Environment Secretary Steve Barclay today. The government is planning to introduce the legislation before parliament’s summer recess begins in July.…
Good news for lazy gardeners: one labour-saving tweak could almost double the number of butterflies in your garden, according to a new scientific study – let the grass grow long. In recent years nature lovers have been extolling the benefits…
Analysis of UK aviation emissions by Transport & Environment (T&E) has found that aviation emissions are on track to return to pre-pandemic levels. Many budget airlines are now emitting more than they ever have with British Airways still dominating as…
The Scottish government is to abandon its “world-leading” goal to cut carbon emissions by 75% by 2030, after repeatedly missing its legally binding targets. Màiri Macallan, the Scottish net zero secretary, is expected to announce Scotland will instead follow the…
Scotland to ditch key climate change target 1 hour ago By Kevin Keane,BBC Scotland’s environment correspondent PA Media Scotland was aiming to cut emissions by 75% by the end of the decade The Scottish government is to ditch its flagship…
Three-quarters of UK businesses (76%) claim that sustainability is one of their core business strategies – with one in four driven by attracting more customers, a study has found. Three in 10 (29%) say that the reputation of their brand…