Sep
26
2023
European Parliament MPs have voted on Euro 7 vehicle emission standards, pressure groups say the proposals are weak.
Sep
22
2023
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has weakened net zero targets.
Sep
18
2023
Scottish Government research suggests hydrogen boilers emit low levels of nitrous oxide (N2O as opposed to NOx/NO2).
Sep
18
2023
European MEPs have voted to strengthen European air quality targets but have pledged to meet WHO targets by at least 2035 (WHO recommended 2030).
Sep
13
2023
Government has released an explanatory note setting out the detail of plans to relax nutrient curbs on house developers.
Sep
13
2023
The ban covers items such single use plastic cutlery, single use plastic plates/trays/bowls, single use polystyrene cups and food containers. Balloon sticks are also covered.
Sep
10
2023
Targets for nature recovery could be put into law in line with those for climate change, as part of a range of proposals to protect and restore Scotland’s natural environment.
Sep
5
2023
The High Court has ordered a three day ‘rolled up’ hearing for the legal challenges brought by Friends of the Earth, ClientEarth and Good Law Project over the government’s revised net zero strategy.
Sep
5
2023
The Office of Environmental Protection has questioned plans to dilute nutrient protection protocols.
Aug
30
2023
A new Welsh Heat Strategy will guide the Welsh Government’s approach to decarbonising space heating and hot water for buildings in Wales, higher demand industrial heat, and how energy networks will be transformed to support a low carbon future.