Britain’s Cambridge University confirmed on Monday, March 18, that it has adopted a moratorium on new funding from fossil fuel companies after a campaign from students and academics. The decision to halt funding until a review is carried out follows…
In brief The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has constantly been a pioneer in the region when it comes to making decisions to protect the environment and limit the spread of plastic waste, which poses a significant danger to the environment…
Hydrogen is a low-carbon fuel that could be used for transport, heating, power generation or energy storage. Hydrogen is a low-carbon fuel that could be used for transport, heating, power generation or energy storage. Climate change: Is the UK…
Projects that aim to restore saltmarshes, hedgerows and heathlands and halt the “alarming decline” in species are receiving a share of £25 million from the Government. The Environment Department (Defra) said 20 projects will be given up to £3 million…
The government has delayed by a year its scheme for spurring the take up of heat pumps, under pressure from the gas boiler industry. The clean heat market mechanism is intended to force heating installers to fit more low-carbon heat…
BCFA is set to train up 10 football “climate champions” and get 500 club volunteers involved in reducing waste and energy usage. Carriers of Hope, Coventry will reuse essential items unwanted by others and provide them to people in poverty.…
The UK ranks among the most nature-depleted nations globally. Launched today (14 March), the manifesto emphasises the need for legally binding environmental targets and highlights the urgency for swift action by the next UK Government, as a general election looms…
The impact of climate change is beginning to be felt in the UK. Despite this, successive governments have failed to prepare the UK to adapt to these changes. New housing developments are built in areas at future risk of flooding,…
A city council which considers itself the UK’s climate capital has significantly increased its net carbon footprint, according to a report. The research, which was put together for Peterborough City Council, said its net emissions were 7,389 of CO2e (carbon…
A city council which considers itself the UK’s climate capital has significantly increased its net carbon footprint, according to a report. The research, which was put together for Peterborough City Council, said its net emissions were 7,389 of CO2e (carbon…