UK Power Networks announces net-zero strategy
The UK’s largest electricity distributor has teamed up with the Carbon Trust to set science-based net-zero targets. Working with the
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UNESCO calls for environmental education to be taught in classrooms
Education is not giving students sufficient knowledge to adapt, act and respond to climate change and environmental crises, according to
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Taylor Wimpey adopts new environment strategy
Taylor Wimpey has committed to creating a greener, healthier future for its customers, colleagues and communities with a series of
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New Environment Journal Podcast episode available now
In this month’s Environment Journal Podcast, I chat to Cllr Tom Hayes, the deputy leader of Oxford City Council about
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Reducing methane emissions could save thousands of lives, says UN
Reducing methane emissions could save over a quarter of a million lives, according to a new assessment published by the United
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Campaigners criticise carbon capture plans
Environmental campaigners have criticised plans to add Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology at Peterhead gas power station. The gas
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Manchester walking and cycling consultations enter their final week
Consultations for the Manchester City Centre and Wythenshaw Active Travel Schemes enter their final week. These two projects are intended
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New project will help the textile sector to reduce its environmental impact
A new project will aim to transform the UK’s fast fashion culture into one where products are made sustainably and
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Limiting global warming could halve sea-level rise
Limiting global warming to 1.5°C could halve land ice contribution to sea-level rise this century, according to researchers at King’s
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Protecting peatlands is key to reaching net-zero
Protecting peatlands could lead to substantial cuts in global greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new study published in the
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Councils need urgent support to tackle climate crisis
Local authorities need more support to tackle the climate crisis, according to a new report published by UK100, a network
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18 million savers would switch to a green pension
44% of pension holders would switch to a green pension if they were offered one by their provider, according to
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Shipping on trial – the true cost of buying online
Environment Journal reporter Pippa Neill investigates the true air pollution cost of our online shopping habits. Picture the scene – it’s
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Fair climate policy could help to reduce poverty
Ambitious climate policies could help to reduce extreme poverty in developing countries, according to a new study published in the
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The heat is on…
The installation of gas boilers in new homes is set to end in 2025, but what will replace them? Jamie
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MPs warn lack of government strategy stalling community energy
A cross-party group of MPs has expressed disappointment that the government has failed to acknowledge the key role community energy
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Crowdfunding campaign launches for children’s game
A new children’s game with social and environmental aims has been launched this month on the popular crowdfunding website Kickstarter.
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The future of wind energy
Is wind energy the future for meeting UK business energy requirements? By Lucy Victoria Desai from Northern Powergrid. The world
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Rural households can’t afford net-zero plans
Nine in 10 (93%) rural off-grid households would not be able to afford the estimated average cost of a heat
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Water retailer commits to cut carbon emissions by 20%
Water retailer Business Stream has pledged to reduce its carbon footprint by 20% over the next 12 months by introducing
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