Chris Skidmore is set to launch a ‘Westminster Declaration’ at New York Climate Week that is set to unite politicians over climate change.
Plastic pollution could double by 2040 without global policy
Plastic pollution could double and increase greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040 without global policy, finds new report.
Tory Reform Group tells gov to focus on net zero policies to keep younger voters
A group of senior Conservative MPs are urging Rishi Sunak to do more to win over younger voters, including looking at policies around the environment and net zero.
Government unveils new package to decarbonise shipping
The government has unveiled package of clean maritime measures includes £1.5 million pot to boost the UK’s leading green shipping credentials.
Defra rules out supermarket calls for deposit return scheme pilot
The department for environment, food and rural affairs (Defra) has ruled out supermarket calls for deposit return scheme pilots.
SBTi unveils ‘major transformation’ to validation services
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is undergoing a major transformation to keep up with growing demand.
Government awards businesses £45.7m to cut emissions
The government has unveiled 26 businesses that will receive a share of a £45.7 million fund businesses to cut emissions.
Government may have broken the law over sewage dumping fiasco
The OEP says the government may have broken environmental laws over regulating water companies’ management of sewage.
