Councils should lead the local battle against climate change, survey says
The public expects councils to take a leading role in fight against climate change, according to a recent survey by the Association for Public Service Excellence...
Call for evidence launched on greenhouse gas removal methods
Evidence is sought to strengthen the government's evidence base on greenhouse gas removal methods and helps to inform future policy in this area.
Greenhouse gas...
Local authorities need more support from the central government to reach net zero, says...
By autumn 2020, 75% of local authorities in England had declared a climate emergency, but are held back from acting on the climate crisis...
UK sets new climate target for 2030
A new plan aims for at least 68% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, compared to 1990 levels, by 2030.
Recognising the urgency to go further...
Emissions Trading System led the way in lowering EU greenhouse gas levels in 2019
Greenhouse gas emissions in the 27 European Union member countries decreased by 3.7 % year-on-year, while GDP grew by 1.5%. The emissions have now been...
Welsh Government launches new peatland strategy
The management and renewal of Wales’ peatlands has been outlined in a new programme published by the Welsh Government.
The National Peatlands Action Programme seeks...
Chancellor of the Exchequer unveils net zero funding in Spending Review
Even though continuing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic was a central theme of Rishi Sunak's Spending Review, it also unveiled measures for UK to...
Green Recovery Capacity Building Scheme opens for environmental organisations in Wales
The Green Recovery Capacity Building Scheme is a new £920,000 revenue grant scheme to increase capacity within the environmental non-governmental organisation (eNGO) sector.
The scheme...
Vodafone commits to net zero carbon emissions by 2040
Vodafone has committed to reducing the company’s total global carbon emissions to ‘net zero’ by 2040 and confirmed that its 2030 carbon reduction targets...
134,000 trees to be planted through Urban Tree Challenge Fund
More than 50 projects led by community and volunteer groups, councils and individuals have been awarded a share of a £10 million pot to...
