Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrison and Waitrose have been accused of “misleading” consumers over the sustainability of scampi.
Virtual pig appears on Defra, Tesco and Barclays buildings in a campaign against deforestation
A virtual pig has appeared on the department of food and rural affairs, Tesco and Barclays buildings in a campaign against deforestation.
Verra’s carbon offset schemes ‘not stopping’ deforestation
Many Verra’s carbon offsetting schemes are “not stopping any deforestation at all or stopping very small amounts”.
Toyota ads banned for encouraging ‘irresponsible’ behaviour
Two Toyota SUV adverts have been banned by the ASA encouraging “irresponsible” behaviour towards the environment by driving off-road.
High Court rules Defra’s river basin management planning as unlawful
The High Court has ruled the department for environment, food and rural affairs (Defra’s) river basin management as unlawful.
National Trust calls for legislation to drive climate adaptation
The National Trust is urging the government to introduce legislation to drive adaptation in the midst of risks posed by climate change.
Over 25% of oil and gas sites sit in marine protected areas
Some 27% of offshore oil and gas sites licenced last month sit in marine protected areas prized for their rare habitats and species.
UKGBC publishes new guidance to help cut building emissions
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published a set of new guidance detailing how building design can be improved using better embodied carbon modelling.
Data: More reusable packaging could eliminate 1 trillion single use plastic bottles
A new report by NGO Oceana has found a 10% point increase in reusable packaging could help eliminate over 1 trillion single use plastic bottles.
COP28: Rainforest Alliance launches sceptic-busting campaign
The Rainforest Alliance has launched a brand new campaign, with aim to bust pessimism and inspiring action ahead of COP28 later this month.
