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Commission tables proposal for 30% cut in EU food waste by 2030
…Commission to “collect robust and reliable food waste data from Member States which is representative and comparable.” Paula Andrés, EURACTIV.com This article first appeared on EurActiv.com, an edie content partner…
EU’s textile waste plan ‘overlooks crucial challenges’, green groups warn
…crucial challenges at hand at a time when we need to take more immediate action,” he said. Annita Elissaiou, EurActiv.com This article first appeared on EurActiv.com, an edie content partner…
Government accused of continuing to bungle recycling and waste reporting policy
…waste last year and the consultation has now been closed for a full 12 months. A spokesperson for the Department told edie that Defra never guaranteed that a food waste…
Great British Nuclear: Government unveils competition to fund small reactors
…since April. It will today open its first round of funding to applications. Applications for grant funding open today. edie has asked for information on the timeline for grant allocation,…
Water Stewardship and Efficiency: Business Leadership and Action
…role of innovation in driving water security Speakers CHAIR: Sarah George, Deputy Editor, edie Sarah Webster, Director of Sustainable Business, Britvic Conor Linstead, Freshwater Specialist, WWF Martin Townsend, Director, BSI…
Vattenfall pauses major Norfolk offshore wind farm as costs climb higher
…added: “This demonstrates that a much greater pipeline than 50GW is needed as some projects will fall by the wayside.” edie contacted the Department for Energy Security and Net-Zero for…
Belgium blocks mega plastics plant over lack of environmental data
…business told edie: “We are obviously disappointed. We are now, in consultation with our lawyers, carefully studying the decision in order to understand it and to review our options.” It…
Infrastructure experts cast doubt over UK’s biggest energy projects including nuclear clear-up
…in England in total. edie has reached out to DESNZ for a response to the IPA report. Green projects beyond DESNZ are included in the report, which also covers key…
COP28: Science-based roadmap to 1.5C promised for food systems at climate summit
…fossil fuels in their plans. Private sector engagement COP28 director-general Majid Al Suwaidi recently told edie that the involvement of non-state actors, including businesses, at COPs, is crucial. This is…
UK Government funnels additional £170m into Sizewell C nuclear project
…been earmarked, edie understands. It will be drawn from DESNZ’s capital budgets for this year. Developer EDF estimates that the project will cost £20bn to deliver and expects around 60%…
Report: UK only has slim chances of meeting 2030 nature conservation promise
…summer break. Ministers did not take up cross-party proposals intended to beef up local nature plans or set more concrete protections in place for ancient woodland. Calls to action edie…
Britain’s new packaging EPR scheme delayed by a year
…Sutherland told edie: “As an entrepreneur, I know that one thing business need is absolute certainty before making dramatic changes within their supply chains. They also need policies that align…
Germany launches its own green taxonomy for export credits
…criteria and to exclude all other investments not only for coal and oil but also for gas.” Jonathan Packroff, EurActiv.com This article first appeared on EurActiv.com, an edie content partner…
UK councils to get more funding to support developers with biodiversity net gain
…Environment Act”. Earlier this week, the East West Railway Company’s head of environment Vanessa Hilton published an op-ed on edie outlining how the company set out its biodiversity net gain…
From vapes to EVs: UK drawing up plans to clamp down on battery waste
…currently on Summer Recess, so the Bill will not be picked up again until September at the earliest. Material Focus’s executive director Scott Butler told edie: “Binned and littered disposable…
Chris Skidmore requests emergency debate on North Sea oil and gas as criticism for Sunak rolls in
…the international stage in regards to climate and the energy transition. Here, edie rounds up the key reaction to today’s news. Chris Skidmore MP, author of the Net-Zero Review: “This…
Sector-specific net-zero transition plan guidance to launch this autumn
…plan disclosures” ahead of a UK-wide mandate. This mandate was originally due to come into force in 2023 but this is now unlikely, edie understands. Some businesses have already produced…
New oil and gas licences putting marine protected habitats at risk, PM warned
…requirements. edie has requested comments from the Department for Energy Security and Net-Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) about aligning offshore energy development…
EU must address wasted green energy and negative prices, solar industry warns
…help replace fossil-powered energy production as Europe looks to decarbonise and move away from its reliance on Russian energy. Kira Taylor, EurActiv.com This article first appeared on EurActiv.com, an edie…
Sailing toward sustainability: SailGP outlines progress on engaging fans, combatting emissions and championing climate action
…the boundaries of what’s possible. We have to continue to be brave, challenge the status quo and show the world that purpose can go hand-in-hand with driving business value.” edie…
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