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‘Deeply concerning’: Environment watchdog raps UK Government over water quality approach
…accountable – including consulting on a ban on bonuses and bringing in a four-fold increase in inspections.” The UK Government, amid the ongoing sewage crisis, has increased the level of…
London Mayor’s office seeking new environment and energy lead
…delivery of the capital’s ambitious 2030 net-zero carbon target. Rodrigues had spearheaded the Greater London Authority’s environment and energy programmes since late 2016. The past eight years have seen a…
Meet edie’s 30 Under 30 Class of 2023: Cathy Yitong Li, environmental diplomacy specialist
…climate crisis commission and a youth advisor to various UN agencies. Editor’s note: Views shared in this article have been shared in a personal capacity and do not refer to…
Get clear on how Biodiversity Net-Gain mandate will be enforced, UK Government told
…nutrient neutrality row and scaling back of energy efficiency requirements for landlords, BNG is one of few examples of Ministers clamping down on housebuilding’s environmental impact in recent months. Industry…
Report: Global climate crisis threatens UK food security
New research by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has revealed potential food security risks for the UK arising from worsening climate crises affecting the countries it relies on…
UK ‘must cut pesticide use to tackle climate crisis’
The UK Government is being accused of ignoring the role which pesticide use plays in fuelling the climate crisis, with 99% of pesticide products manufactured globally containing fossil-fuel-based materials….
Activists urge environmental movement to put drug reform on its agenda to combat climate crisis
…a fast, fair transition to cleaner energy, or the uncertainties around when certain ‘tipping points’ will be reached. It’s drugs. Traditionally these two issues have been seen as distinct and…
European cities are turning to nature-based solutions amid climate crisis
This is according to a recent report from the European Environment Agency (EEA), which has analysed approximately 19,000 local climate action plans. The report highlights that approximately 51% of European…
Zac Goldsmith steps down, says PM Is ‘uninterested’ in tackling climate crisis
Goldsmith sent his resignation letter to 10 Downing Street this morning (30 June) and has posted a full copy on his Twitter. The letter explains how Goldsmith is “horrified” that…
Climate crisis set to jeapordise major fashion production hubs, retailers warned
That is according to a new report from Cornell University’s Global Labour Institute (GLI) and Schroders. In creating the report, researchers assessed the climate-related vulnerability of infrastructure in these four…
Sunak rolls back EV and home heating policies, citing cost-of-living crisis
…heat pumps. To help address this concern, Sunak increased the maximum amount any home can claim through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme by 50%, to £7,500. Proposals for new energy efficiency…
The gender green jobs gap: How we can support a gender-balanced response to the climate crisis
Whilst International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate women, we also importantly use it to reflect on the areas of society where more needs to be done when it…
Textile recycling industry calls on UK Government to avert capacity crisis
…sorted textiles in landfills or energy-from-waste facilities. However, the policy paper did not mention any ongoing consultation on an EPR scheme for textiles. A Defra spokesperson said: “We are aware…
Terraformation expands leadership team with key hires and promotions in move to guide carbon buyers to high-quality biodiverse carbon projects
…Terraformation, said: “The planet needs to rapidly scale reforestation efforts to address the climate crisis. We’re very glad to bring someone with Damien’s expertise on board at a time when…
ClimatePartner Certified
…term “carbon neutral.” Why should I as a company opt for ClimatePartner certified? The consequences of the climate crisis can be felt everywhere. To stop global warming, there is…
Creating a proposition for a net zero powerhouse
…‘Your Business Blueprint’ whitepaper achieved 24 quality thought-leadership articles in influential titles including edie, Solar Power Portal, NHS, The Energyst and Energy Manager – with a total reach of more than…
Crafting an authentic green messaging strategy
…the environment? Perhaps you could offer a tour of your renewable energy generation site, or you could explain how you’re minimising the use of water and other natural resources in…
Nature finance – the key to nature positive business?
…changing climate. Alongside this, the biodiversity crisis can only be resolved if we aim for more than simply the avoidance of nature’s decline. Nature finance is emerging as a key…
World Water Week 2023: The view from Stockholm
…can be more rapidly established without each sector having to repeat transferable pilots. For example, insights around resource efficiency, public attitudes, and effective governance can be taken from the energy,…
CIRCULAR ECONOMY MINDSET CAN HELP SECURE A WATER POSITIVE FUTURE TO BENEFIT PEOPLE AND PLANET
…could be as detrimental to the planet as not tackling the climate crisis. The report sets out the key steps that could have a positive impact to help society meet…
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