New major study shows importance of nature in hitting net zero
Researchers from Natural England have developed a picture of the impact that different UK habitats can have in taking carbon out of the atmosphere...
Green steel for the North could create 12,000 jobs
12,000 jobs for Northerners, and over 20,000 jobs in the rest of the UK could be saved through a Green Steel Stimulus for the...
Gardens and green space linked to better mental health during pandemic, study shows
People with green space on their doorstep or access to a private garden reported better health and wellbeing during and after the first lockdown...
Latest lockdown had less impact on UK air pollution levels than the first, new...
Researchers say the disparity was probably due to people using more heating as they were working from home during the winter months and also...
Electricity North West to invest nearly £2bn to support green future
The company responsible for maintaining the north west’s electricity network has set out a draft plan to invest almost £2bn before 2028 – and...
The Wildlife Trusts call for an immediate end to peat sales
A new survey shows that only one of 20 leading garden retailers contacted by The Wildlife Trusts reported that it would eliminate peat from...
Plastic pollution disproportionately hitting marginalized groups, UN environment report finds
Vulnerable communities disproportionately bear the brunt of environmental degradation caused by plastics pollution, and action is urgently needed to address the issue and restore...
Wilko to launch recycling face mask scheme
A new scheme instore at wilko will see customers able to drop off used, disposable face masks so that they can be recycled and...
Over half a million tonnes of recycling is rejected at point of sortingl
Latest figures show 525,000 tonnes of household recycling collected was rejected at the point of sorting in 2019/20.
Each tonne of waste collected from a...
Oldham Councillors agree plans for new and bigger street bins – and some...
Oldham Council is set to install new and bigger street bins across the borough.
On Monday night Cabinet agreed plans which aim to help reduce...