Home grown food may help households to be more resilient
Growing food at home may help households be more resilient to future lockdowns by ensuring that they have access to
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The renewable energy industry must adopt a circular economy
The renewable energy industry needs to adopt the ideas of a circular economy, according to researchers at the University of
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Construction experts call for a clean recovery from COVID-19
Construction industry experts are calling for a ‘clean recovery’ from COVID-19, according to a new report published by designer and
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Marine plastic turned into 50,000 reusable PPE items
Marine plastic pollution was turned into 50,000 reusable pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) for front-line healthcare workers. The environmental
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Government to introduce legally binding environmental targets
The government has set out plans to introduce legally binding targets to ‘build back greener.’ In an announcement made today
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Personal connections are key to coping with the climate crisis
Personal connections and communities are key to coping and adapting to the climate crisis, according to a new study published
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Microplastics detected in human organs
Researchers at the American Chemical Society have detected micro and nano plastic particles in human organs. The researchers obtained 47
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Five local authorities to kickstart nature recovery
Five local authorities have been selected by the government to introduce Local Nature Recovery Strategies to kickstart a countrywide recovery
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£14m worth of grants to help local communities tackle climate change
The National Lottery Fund has announced today (August 17) that more than £14m worth of grants will be allocated to
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The UK is the 15th most eco-conscious country
The UK is the 15th most eco-conscious country, falling behind on its air pollution and garbage disposal, according to new
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5G will play a key role in green economy, says O2
5G will play a key role in creating a greener economy, according to a new report published by mobile network
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New Zealand glaciers have lost 77% of their total volume
Glaciers in the Southern Alps of New Zealand have lost 77% of their total volume, according to a new study
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We need to make sure that everyone can benefit from parks and green spaces
It is more important now than ever that continued government funding for parks and green spaces is kept as a
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COVID-19 recovery choices will shape the future of the planet
Despite global reductions in emissions during the lockdown period, more must be done to ensure that economic recovery incorporates climate-friendly
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Government must protect peatlands in order to reach net-zero
The government must do more to prevent peatlands from releasing thousands of tonnes of carbon emissions, says countryside charity CPRE.
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Landscaping team to deliver net-zero services to cities
A new ‘Plan Zero City Landscaping Service’ will deliver sustainable features to cities who have net-zero carbon ambitions. Strategic outsourcing
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Maldives has highest levels of microplastics in the world
The Maldives has the highest levels of microplastic pollution on the planet, according to recent research published in the Journal
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Britain lacks a clear hydrogen strategy
Lack of hydrogen strategy is holding Britain back from capitalising on delivering net-zero, says the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC). Last
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Changes in land use may increase the risk of infectious disease
Global changes in land use is disrupting the balance of wild animals that carry infectious diseases, according to new research
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How to prevent our oceans from becoming plastic filled ecosystems
The volume of plastic entering our oceans is projected to more than triple by 2040. Environment Journal got in touch with
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