The City of Edinburgh Council has set out a city-wide approach to reducing the city’s greenhouse gas emissions as part of new plans being to tackle climate change.
New measures will require businesses to commit to net zero by 2050 and publish carbon reduction plans before they can bid for major government contracts.
A new campaign aimed at inspiring the nation to get planting has been launched to help communities tackle climate change and biodiversity loss.
The Wildlife Trusts says that restoring nature can bring wide-ranging benefits to society, help reach net-negative carbon emissions and rebuild the economy.
Five local authorities have banned smoking in pavement pubs, cafes and restaurants, with reports suggesting that others are considering following suit.
Redbridge’s roadmap to creating a carbon neutral council, as well as support the community to cut carbon emissions, is being taken forward.
Ten trees for every person in Glasgow City Region will be planted as part of a new urban 'forest' to tackle climate change.
Sadiq Khan has declared a ‘retrofit revolution’ in London, with new measures that will make buildings more energy efficient and tackle the climate emergency.
Elected members on the City of Edinburgh Council have agreed options for investing £21 million in one-off additional funding.
Cambridge City Council is trialling smart technology waste bins in the city centre this summer as it welcomes more residents and visitors back.
The latest Green Space Index has found that 2.78 million people live further than a ten-minute walk from their nearest park or green space.
The government’s legislation to transform our environment has returned to Parliament, with new amendments including a legally-binding 2030 species target.
Steve Rotheram has launched a major campaign urging people in the Liverpool City Region to ditch their cars for short journeys.
Ofgem has announced a £300 million investment for over 200 low carbon projects to get Britain ready for more electric transport and heat.
The UK will struggle to reach its climate change targets unless more power and money is put into local hands, say metro mayors.