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TfL takes steps to tackle pollution
Transport for London (TfL) has announced a package of innovative measures which leaders hope will tackle pollution levels at the busiest roads in central London. According to TfL, the new targeted...
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New building rules for contaminated land
New government regulations for construction could make it easier to build on contaminated sites. The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health expressed concerns over Defra’s new building guidelines,...
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RBS criticised for ‘destructive’ fossil fuel loans
Analysis by Friends of the Earth Scotland (FoES) has revealed that the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has been involved in at least £40bn worth of loans to fossil fuel companies in the US, Asia and...
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Government and industry meet to drive down shipping pollution
Governments and industry representatives met in London to discuss the future availability of low-sulphur fuel which will drive down pollution from shipping. In 2008 the UN’s International Maritime...
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TramForward calls on government to combat air pollution
TramForward has highlighted the (February 20) European Commission ruling to persue legal action against the UK government for breaching limits for nitrogen dioxide in 16 of 43 zones in the country and...
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New regulation to cut marine pollution
A compromise has been reached between the European Council and the European Parliament concerning a regulation to finance the actions of the European Maritime Safety Agency in the field of response to...
View Article£5m to cut vehicle pollution
Towns and cities across England can bid for funding to make improvements to local bus fleets and other vehicles which would slash pollution, Transport Minister Baroness Kramer has announced. Local...
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£5m greener bus fund announced to tackle air pollution
Bus operators across England will, from 10 September 2015, be able to bid for a share of £5m funding to fit buses with green technology and offer better journeys. The Clean Bus Technology Fund 2015...
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Improving air quality in cities
In an attempt to improve air quality, the UK government have announced plans to implement Clean Air Zones in a number of cities by 2020. These Zones will not affect private car owners, but will see the...
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UK Environment Secretary pledges action
The Environment Secretary has set out how the government is protecting our oceans (July 21st). Environment Secretary Michael Gove MP pledged action to reduce plastic waste choking our oceans as he set...
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Environment Minister visits North America to turn tide on marine plastic
Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey has joined forces with Canada and the USA in the fight against marine plastic (February 16th). During a visit to Washington D.C. and Ottawa this week, the Minister...
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£260 million of clean air funding launched by government
A package of funding worth more than £260 million has today been launched by the government to help improve air quality in some of the most polluted areas (March 23rd). The UK Plan for Tackling...
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£20m Air Quality Fund among new measures to improve air quality in Wales
A package of measures to improve air quality in Wales has been announced by Environment Minister Hannah Blythyn (April 24th). Among the measures will be a new £20m fund to reduce emissions and improve...
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UK to lead global challenge to clean up carbon
Energy Minister Claire Perry has (Wednesday 23 May) announced the UK is to lead an international challenge with Saudi Arabia and Mexico to remove carbon from emissions. It will be a unique opportunity...
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Scottish Greens: Ambitious climate action required
Scottish Greens Climate Spokesperson Mark Ruskell MSP has called on the Scottish Government to take ambitious action to tackle the climate emergency. Mr Ruskell’s comments come in the wake of the...
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Fund opens to reduce waste from plastic packaging and textiles
The government is inviting organisations to apply for funding under a multi-million pound grant scheme to help boost the recycling of plastic packaging and textiles. Organisations in England can apply...
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Giving Ireland a Sustainable Future
Government has published the Climate Action Plan, led by Minister Richard Bruton, to give Irish people a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future. The far-reaching plan sets out over 180 actions,...
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UK to lead global innovation in sustainable plastics in drive to net zero
New forms of packaging and plastic made from plants, wood chippings and food waste could be a step closer, thanks to new business and government investment. Businesses are expected to jointly invest up...
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