UK is underprepared for increase in heatwaves
The UK lacks a serious plan to address heatwaves, according to researchers at the University of Reading and King’s College
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Brits in favour of carbon labelling on public services
80% of British consumers are in favour of carbon labelling on public services, new research has revealed. A carbon label
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Microplastics have been found on the top of Mount Everest
Researchers have found evidence of microplastic pollution as high up as 8,440 meters above sea level, according to research published in
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Household waste to make eco-friendly textiles
Researchers to use household and agricultural waste to revolutionise the textile industry. Researchers at the Universities of York, Leeds, Manchester,
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94 million face masks being thrown away every week
376 million face masks could be entering landfill every single month, according to a new survey commissioned by Virustatic Shield.
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Green Revolution – the barriers and challenges
Darren Walsh, legal advisor at DWF writes for Environment Journal about the Prime Minster’s long-awaited 10 Point Plan, explaining the
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Universities urge world leaders to act on the climate crisis
A global coalition of universities have joined together to urge leaders to act now to avoid catastrophic environmental consequences. The
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Global underinvestment in clean energy putting millions at risk
‘Chronic underinvestment’ in clean energy is putting millions at risk, according to new research conducted by Sustainable Energy for All.
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Going green; the ‘New Normal’ of the events industry
Joe Taylor, director at evensix writes for Environment Journal about the environmental benefits of virtual events, conferences and exhibitions. Not
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Disposable face masks littering UK
Disposable face masks are increasingly being found in cities and beauty spots across the UK, according to research conducted by
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Glass is worse for the environment than plastic, say researchers
Glass bottles are worse for the environment than plastic bottles, according to a study published in the Journal for Waste
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PM outlines ten point plan for ‘green revolution’
In an announcement made earlier today, Boris Johnson has pledged £12bn worth of investment to help transition the UK to
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Surrey council faces legal challenge over oil drilling
Surrey County Council’s faces a legal challenge over the decision to allow 20 years of oil drilling and production near
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Oxford Net Zero initiative to address climate challenges
The University of Oxford has launched a new initiative to address the issue of how to reach net-zero. The Oxford
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1.7 billion people hit by climate disasters in past decade
Climate-related disasters have killed more than 410,000 people in the past decade, according to a report published by the Red
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UK to consider space-based solar power energy
The UK government has commissioned research into space-based solar power systems. The idea for space-based solar power has been around
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The UK must overhaul waste incineration process
Net-zero is impossible without an overhaul of the waste sector, write climate coalition in an open letter to the Prime
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Engaging farmers and landowners is key to protecting biodiversity
The planned Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme must engage with farmers and landowners in order to improve biodiversity in the
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Research project to address waste in the construction industry
A new research initiative will look into ways to help the UK construction industry transition in line with the principles
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Budget cuts threaten biodiversity
Funding cuts have resulted in many of Natural England’s biodiversity projects coming to a premature end, according to a letter
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