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Gear up for the growth of small-scale low carbon energy or the lights go out, warns think tank

The UK’s energy system must respond to the rapid growth of electric vehicles and small-scale ...

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Committee calls for deposit scheme and better access to tap water to tackle London’s plastic problem

London should tackle its ‘out of control’ plastic waste problem by introducing deposit return schemes ...

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Councils to get tougher powers to deal with ‘litter louts’

Councils have welcomed a government consultation on the proposed introduction of regulations that would enable ...

Features Regeneration

Funding cut will exacerbate brownfield blight and health risks, government warned

Experts have warned that cuts to council funding to deal with contaminated land will undermine ...

Energy Features Housing

Biodiversity study points the way to more durable green roofs

Using living organisms such as bacteria or fungi as an alternative to chemical fertilisers can ...

Features Transport

Environmental impact of third Heathrow runway must not be overlooked, warn MPs

The government has so far failed to prove it can mitigate the environmental impact of ...

Features Regeneration

Parks at ‘tipping point’, warn MPs

A leading group of MPs has warned the nation’s parks are at a ‘tipping point’ ...

Pollution

Project aims to grow a ‘city of trees’

A project aims to plant three million trees – one for every man, woman and ...

Energy Features Housing

Village solar trial aims to accelerate roll out

A village in South Yorkshire is to pilot a virtual power plant that could enable ...

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Time for manufacturers to foot the recycling bill?

A new report by Green Alliance has called on companies that produce packaging to pay ...