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…
The UK faces food shortages and price rises as extreme weather linked to climate breakdown causes low yields on farms locally and abroad. Record rainfall has meant farmers in many parts of the UK have been unable to plant crops…
New analysis of Department for Energy Security and Net Zero statistics from the clean transport group Transport & Environment UK has found that sales of diesel fuel has fallen significantly in London and the fall in sales is outpacing all…
Press release Brussels, 15/04/24 – New in–depth data research from five leading climate and environment organisations reveals that only a minority of MEPs during the 2019 – 2024 mandate acted to protect Europe’s climate, nature and air quality. The majority…
Ironically, the UK’s new flexible working laws, a significant attempt to modernise the country’s working landscape, came into effect on 6 April – a Saturday. Even legislation needs a weekend lie-in, apparently. Admittedly, it’s the beginning of the new financial…
The country must invest in nature even at times of economic hardship – or pay a “big bill down the track”, the head of Natural England has warned. Tony Juniper, chairman of the government agency which looks after the nature…
Wood has been selected as a contractor by Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power) and Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) for integrated project management services. NZT Power, which aims to be one of the world’s first commercial scale gas-fired power stations…