UK announces £331m package to tackle climate security risks
The UK is investing £331 million to help vulnerable communities tackle the impacts of climate change and nature loss, amid warnings that environmental instability is becoming a growing national security threat.
25% energy bill hike predicted, so why are we wasting heat?
Households are being warned that January could see one of the biggest increases to domestic electricity and gas charges yet, sparking calls to urgently address squandered resources.
‘High-risk’ PFAS levels found in blood of Thornton Cleveleys residents
Blood testing of residents living near a chemical factory in Thornton Cleveleys has found elevated levels of the potentially harmful PFAS chemical PFOA, with almost 70% of those tested falling into a high-risk category.
Consumers should face a mandatory 20p charge for single-use cups under proposals aimed at cutting waste and encouraging people to switch to reusable alternatives.
Public health crisis: UK urban nature access comparable with Victorian Britain
The public is being let down by policymakers who are neglecting to prioritise natural assets, with just one-in-five homes close to green spaces in some constituencies.