New partnership aims to develop UK engineering industry
In response to the climate change emergency to carry out energy transition and net-zero carbon technologies and business, decision-makers and managers require better practices...
New programme supports green businesses in the Lake District
A business start-up programme aiming to grow South Lakeland’s green economy is about to launch online after a funding contribution from South Lakeland District...
Government fund ‘creates greener farming communities’
Farmers participating in government-funded groups are creating close-knit, greener communities across England, according to a new DEFRA report.
The report, which is part of a...
UK invests extra £16 million to prevent Amazon deforestation
The UK government has announced a new £16 million funding package to support environmentally friendly farming and replanting projects in the Amazon, taking its...
£2.6m Sustainable Transport fund launched for Telford
As part of boosting more sustainable travel such as cycling, walking and use of public transport, Telford & Wrekin Council in Shropshire is to...
‘Climate crisis has never been treated as crisis’ scientists and activists tell EU leaders...
Hundreds of scientists, thousands of activists and famous environmentalists including Greta Thunberg have signed an open letter that has been sent out to EU...
Chesterfield Borough Council calls on Derbyshire Pension Fund to invest sustainably
Chesterfield Borough Council is calling for Derbyshire Pension Fund to disinvest its remaining funds in fossil fuels, increase investment in renewables and improve engagement...
Mastercard launches new global sustainable card programme
Six billion payments cards are produced each year, typically from PVC.
These cards are replaced on average every three to four years, with discarded cards...
New NHS-commissioned housing design toolkit unveiled
New design toolkit commissioned by NHS England focuses on healthier communities.
Called Building for a Healthy Life, New Homes England is backing the new design...
Council climate change strategy to build on new lifestyles
Cabinet councillors have agreed a revised timetable and format for next steps in developing Lewes District Council’s climate change and sustainability strategy.
In July 2019,...
