The Drawdown Explorer uses trillions of data points and thousands of hours of scientific analysis to offer an unparalleled insight into effective environmental processes, policies and measures.  The D...

Nationally 1-in-20 locations have fallen victim to criminals, risking public trust in network reliability and safety as government accelerates expansion and investment.  Data obtained through a Freedo...

A new poll of industry professionals shows resounding support for responsible retirement investments, without forsaking financial returns  100 members of the Society of Pension Professionals were aske...

Carolyn McKenzie looks at the risks in current wording of draft local government policy and explores the potential in harnessing the inherent strengths of councils. The climate and ecological emergenc...

Regardless of future reforms, BNG is going nowhere. The key to success is identifying implementation processes which maximise benefits to ecosystems, clients and communities, engaging in portfolio-lev...

A pioneering initiative launched in 2023 is spreading across the UK, with more participants than ever signing up for last week’s launch.  The Bloxham Sustainability Challgen [BSC] takes its name from ...

It has been 12 months since the UK introduced yellow, amber and red coding to warn the public about potentially dangerous temperatures and other climate conditions. Now, an evaluation by the Universit...

Amid airport expansion plans and rising demand for flights, we get to grips with the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, and hear how this could provide a workable model for other industries struggling to meet emissions goals. Few can disagree that aviation delivers substantial social and economic…

With Downing Street determined to expedite major construction projects through more efficient approval processes, Hannah McGinn considers the risk of unforeseen consequences.  Under government proposa...

The industry is failing to engage with the most important stakeholders in any given retrofit project — the occupants.  Research from building services testing, intelligence and research company BSRIA ...

A new partnership with Equity Energies will see the organisation secure huge savings on costs and emissions.  According to a spokesperson from Birmingham Museums Trust, the new deal has immediately un...

The joint public-private funding was confirmed on the first day of London International Shipping Week.  In total, Downing Street has unveiled a package worth £448million to cut emissions from ports an...

Research by a team of Kenya, US, Australia and Swiss-based scientists has identified a unique feature of three species.  Presented this summer at the Gold-schmidt conference in Prague, the trio of fig...

YouGov results point to a two-fold increase in public support compared with the same time last year.  The Green Party would claim 12% of the vote at a general election, if current polling is much to g...

‘Research underscores how scenarios underestimated the potential of less exciting but proven solutions’.  According to a new study published to mark the 25th anniversary of the University of Mancheste...

The UK faces major challenges, from a slowing jobs market to public finances and depleted biodiversity. Mark Gough makes the case for a more holistic approach in which our economy actually supports th...

Of more than 45,000 potentially hazardous sites across Wales, one-third of local authorities are failing to make the locations public.  Fewer than one-in-three councils make their legally required reg...

2025 was the hottest British summer on record, and organisations must do more to protect staff as extreme systems become the norm. Rebecca Stewart outlines how to build more protection into our office...

Despite ongoing concerns about the UK’s capacity to pay for its zero carbon ambitions, a new analysis lays bare the damage of failing to change our built environment. New research by Mitsubishi Electr...

Keir Starmer’s leadership says Britain has to build and existing regulations make that difficult. So do mounting concerns about the climate crisis, impact on local communities and the agency of citize...

The agency plans to reform the carrier broker and dealer system, which it say currently prevents action being taken against high risk operators.  Under the existing regime, ‘enforcement options are li...

Efforts to curb sulphur dioxide revealed more planetary heating than we thought and faster temperature rise. While this will be short-lived, the skies above directly impact local and regional climate ...

Parents are calling for a phase-out of diesel engines, petrol-hungry SUVs, and domestic wood burning as new figures point to a ‘preventable crisis’.  Data obtained through a Freedom of Information req...

Construction on the Castle Street facility has now begun, expanding provision ahead of new vehicles rolling out.  The £15million project will see significantly expanded capacity for the authority’s in...

The money follows an announcement of £2.5m from the public purse for regeneration across the country.  Invenergy, in association with The 9CC Group, has confirmed £400,000 advanced payment grant, to b...