Poor flood-resilience targets leaving homes vulnerable

The government's vague flood defence objectives are leaving English homes and businesses vulnerable to climate change.

Oxford outlines Zero Carbon by 2030 plans

Oxford City Council has outlined how it aims to achieve its goal of becoming a zero carbon council by 2030 by reducing its carbon emissions.

Time is running out on improving environment, MPs warn

The Public Accounts Committee has claimed that government progress on improving the natural environment is disappointing.

Further support for flood resilience measures

Householders in flood-hit areas who install property flood resilience measures could soon be able to obtain discounted insurance premiums.

£93 million announced for road upgrades

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has pledged £93 million for major road upgrades across the country.

World’s first hydrogen double deckers for Aberdeen

The world's first fleet of double decker hydrogen buses has officially been launched into service by Aberdeen City Council.

Plans announced to make Wales litter and fly-tipping free

Lesley Griffiths is calling on everyone in Wales to ‘play their part’ in eliminating litter and fly-tipping in Wales.

West Berkshire announces plans for new solar farm

West Berkshire’s Council is planning to build a solar farm to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and help combat climate change.

Upgrades to Go Ultra Low Oxford EV chargers

Upgrades have been made to the Go Ultra Low Oxford project, giving members of the public the ability to use the chargers for the first time.

Electricity from renewables outpaces gas and coal

A think tank has reported that the UK’s renewable electricity outpaced its fossil fuel generation for the first time in 2020.

£6.5 million flood support for Welsh communities

£6.5million will help support local authorities and people affected by flooding during the Alert Level 4 lockdown in Wales.

Mayors call for tougher air pollution targets

City mayors representing more than 17 million people across the UK are urging the Prime Minister to commit to tougher air pollution targets.

Government postpones Environment Bill again

The government has again decided to postpone the Environment Bill, as there is too little time to scrutinise it properly.

Swathes of vital flood defences ‘almost useless’

Thousands of England’s vital flood defences were in such a state of ruin last year they would fail to protect communities from extreme weather.

First city-wide air pollution reduction target in Oxford

Oxford City Council is set to become the first UK local authority to set out a city-wide air pollution reduction target.

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