Extreme weather renews focus on climate change. As scientists gather online to finalise a long-awaited update on global climate research, recent extreme weather events across the globe highlight the need for more research on how it will play out, especially locally.
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Climate change may lead to global malnutrition
Climate change may lead to global malnutrition Millions of people around the world could face an increased risk of malnutrition as climate change threatens their local fisheries.
Government publishes world’s first ‘greenprint’
Government publishes world’s first ‘greenprint’ to decarbonise all modes of domestic transport by 2050 Transport decarbonisation plan for cleaner air, healthier communities and tens of thousands of new green jobs.
Heat from Earth to power London’s buildings
New plans will see heat from Earth to power London’s buildings. The £4m project which is led by E.ON will see the UK’s largest heating and cooling system installed at E.ON’s Citigen energy centre in central London.
How to dispose of electrical goods
Over the past few decades, the amount of tech in our everyday lives has skyrocketed. The average UK household now has over 9 different tech devices: a computer, tablet, mobile, smart-tv, speaker – the list goes on. But the shelf life of these products is minimal, with the average smartphone lasting just two years. ButContinue reading “How to dispose of electrical goods”
Green partnership to boost renewable exports
UKEF signs flagship green partnership to boost renewable exports UK Export Finance has launched a new partnership with Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult to promote the expertise of UK offshore wind companies abroad.
How to make your business environmentally friendly
There is an increased focus on how to make your business environmentally friendly, including proactively managing your carbon footprint & reducing waste. ISO 14001:2015 provides practical tools to help you improve your environmental performance through more efficient use of resources, gaining a competitive advantage & ensuring stakeholders understand you are aware and committed to minimising yourContinue reading “How to make your business environmentally friendly”
G7 2030 Nature Compact
The Compact’s commitments will be embedded in national plans as appropriate, raising ambition wherever possible, and the G7 will hold themselves to account for delivering effective action integrated with that to support climate change mitigation and adaptation. Read on for the full G7 2030 Nature Compact.
G7 leaders commit to protect planet
G7 leaders commit to protect planet. G7 leaders have agreed commitments to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030, and tackle deforestation, marine litter and illegal wildlife trade. At the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Cornwall, countries have come together and agreed a shared G7 Nature Compact. This is a key agreement which brings G7 countries togetherContinue reading “G7 leaders commit to protect planet”
Halogen light bulbs to be banned
End of halogen light bulbs spells brighter and cleaner future. Halogen light bulbs will be banned from September 2021 with fluorescent light bulbs to follow, cutting emissions and saving consumers on their energy bills. The government has announced plans today (Wednesday 9 June) to end the sale of halogen light bulbs from this September, asContinue reading “Halogen light bulbs to be banned”