Why businesses should go green
Going green dramatically benefits businesses and it should be central to their coronavirus recovery strategy, writes Jagannadha Pawan Tamvada from
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Nutrition company adds carbon labelling to food products
Plant-based nutrition company Upfield has announced plans to introduce carbon labelling to its products in a bid to encourage consumers
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Ambient air pollution increases carbon emissions, new study finds
Ambient air pollution increases carbon emissions, according to a new study published in the Journal of the Association of Environmental
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Local authorities must take an active role to encourage e-scooters
Local policy and strategy is essential to maximise the benefits of e-scooters, according to a new report published by the low emission
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Carbon, construction and the climate crisis: what role does procurement play?
In order to stand any chance of meeting the UK government’s targets, 100% of all new buildings must be designed
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How mobile technology can encourage sustainability
By empowering customers to shop more sustainably it can help them to make informed decisions and achieve greater sustainability, writes
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Charities encourage children to cycle to school
Sustrans and Bikeability Trust have invited schools across the UK to take part in Bike to School Week at the
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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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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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The total cost of consumption
The full environmental cost of production and consumption includes the choice of materials themselves but also the level of carbon
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Britain’s most ‘eco-friendly high street’ revealed
A high street in Cambridge has been crowned eco-friendliest high street in the country, according to new research. The research
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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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Why active travel is so important for communities
Mark Kemp, chair of ADEPT’s Transport and Connectivity Board, explains more about the policy position and how active travel is
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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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