Scotland plans to ban all non-household biodegradable waste from entering landfill by 2025
Plans to ban all non-household biodegradable waste from entering landfill by 2025 have been set out in the Scottish Government’s recent Climate Change Plan...
New consultation examines environmental impact of policies in Scotland’s climate change plan
The Scottish Government has launched a public consultation on the Strategic Environmental Assessment of the update to the recently published Climate Change Plan 2018-2032.
Strategic...
Less traffic in first lockdown reduced air pollution but caused surface ozone levels to...
Less traffic on the roads during the first lockdown led to a reduction in air pollution but may have caused potentially damaging surface ozone...
Consultation launched on Green Paper that seeks to transform public procurement
A consultation has been launched by the Cabinet Office regarding the Green Paper, which seeks to simplify public procurement in the UK following EU...
Highest levels of microplastics found in molluscs, new study says
Mussels, oysters and scallops have the highest levels of microplastic contamination among seafood, a new study reveals.
The study, led by researchers at the joint...
Emissions from cooking stay in the atmosphere longer than previously thought, says study
Particulate emissions from cooking stay in the atmosphere for longer than previously thought, making a prolonged contribution to poor air quality and human health,...
New study investigates modern slavery during COVID-19 pandemic to develop best practice guidance
Researchers from Keele University are leading a new study to assess the impacts of COVID-19 on human rights issues, to identify best practice for protecting workers...
£5.7m funding on examining how nature can be used to improve mental health and...
Seven sites which will test the ways in which connecting people with nature can improve mental well-being have been awarded a share of a...
Wales can reach net zero by 2050, Climate Change Committee says
The Committee on Climate Change has updated its last year's advice to state that it is possible for Wales to reach net zero by...
UK firms expect their closer sustainability focus to result in growth, new research shows
The majority of UK companies expect greater focus on sustainability to result in a growth of sales over the next year, according to new...
