Finance sector must do more for nature
Protecting biodiversity is set to get the same attention as cutting carbon emissions. The financial sector must be ready to respond, says Jim White, of Nature Positive.
While corporates – including the financial sector– have been keen...
Energy efficiency in buildings could be improved by up to 40%
Climate-tech initiative targets ambitious energy savings for commercial buildings.
Manchester Metropolitan University has partnered with climate-tech start-up OakTree Power to develop a Sustainable Energy Management System (SEMS).
The system, which will have Artificial Intelligence (AI) and...
Companies invited to partner with communities for conservation
A new environmental charity is providing a valuable link between corporate supporters and communities at the front line of conservation and sustainable development efforts.
Founded by conservationist and leader Rhoda Phillips, Communities for Nature offers...
Government ‘dereliction of duty’ over missed air quality target deadline
As green organisations band together to criticise the Government’s failure to meet its own legal deadline for setting new air quality targets, UK100 adds its voice to the chorus of condemnation.
UK100 is the UK’s...
Mindful Chef launches its first regenerative farming program
Healthy recipe box brand Mindful Chef has launched a regenerative farming program in partnership with its suppliers.
The initiative aims to draw down carbon emissions, help restore nature, and have a positive impact on the environment.
Food production...
COP27 – collaboration for change
COP26 was seen by many as our last chance to avoid irreparable climate damage, says Dr Renuka Thakore, lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire.
Our world leaders made promises, including the consensus agreement to...
Climate science is clear: we are heading in the wrong direction
Geneva, 13 September 2022 (WMO press release) - Climate science is clear: we are heading in the wrong direction, according to a new multi-agency report coordinated by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which highlights the...
UK needs good environmental regulation to meet the challenges ahead
Speech by Jo Nettleton, Chief Scientist, Environment Agency, 7 September, Westminster Energy, Environment and Transport Forum.
We need good regulation to meet the challenges ahead.
This summer we have experienced the highest ever temperature, the worst...
Patagonia founder gives away company to help fight climate change
"Earth is now our only shareholder."
In a press release published on 14 September 2022, Patagonia announced new ownership, nearly 50 years since founder Yvon Chouinard began his experiment in responsible business. Effective immediately, the...
Seaweed solution to plastic pollution developed in Wales
An innovative Welsh biotech start-up is developing 100% biodegradable, soil-enriching products to tackle the mounting problem of agricultural plastic waste.
PlantSea is testing a seaweed-based bioplastic to replace agricultural plastic sheets, also known as mulch...