Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine has brought the need for energy security up the political agenda. Lord Teverson, Liberal Democrat Lords spokesperson for energy and climate change, outlines his perspective on energy security.

Air pollution and climate change are often treated as two individual issues. Baroness Jones, vice-chair of the Air Pollution APPG, explains why they go hand in hand on the way to a greener future.

Chair of the UK government’s recent Net Zero Review and former energy minister, Chris Skidmore MP, explains how the Westminster Climate Declaration can keep the UK at the forefront of global climate leadership.

This week is Green Careers Week, which aims to highlight the careers open to young people who want to make a difference to the future of our planet.

Decarbonising the UK’s power sector is the vital and necessary first step on our journey to net zero by 2050. Getting there will require a mammoth undertaking with a need to deliver decades worth of energy evolution in just a few short years.

Significant infrastructure projects will always be core drivers of economic growth.

Baroness Parminter, chair of the Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee, argues
Rishi Sunak’s “new approach” to Britain’s climate policy, including his delay to the end of the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles, is bad for the planet, the car industry and the economy.

Waste pickers from Kenya will deliver an important message to policy makers at the next round of negotiations for a global plastics treaty in Nairobi this week.

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has welcomed the publication of the report from the year-long House of Lords Horticulture Committee special inquiry for recognising the importance of UK horticulture as a key deliverer of environmental targets. At the forefront of the report’s recommendations is the HTA’s top ask for increased cross-departmental collaboration within the government to acknowledge the sector’s relevance across policy areas.

Following the publication of two new reports, the Horticultural Trades Association explains how plants are a valuable resource in ensuring a greener future for the UK.

The minister for energy security and net zero, Graham Stuart MP, reiterates the UK’s unwavering commitment to achieving net-zero at home whilst rallying our partners around the world so that we can combat the climate crisis together.

Chi Onwurah MP, shadow minister for science, research and innovation, on tapping the country’s technology sector to create a green industrial revolution

To mark One Health Day today, 3 November, NOAH has produced a new report which highlights the contribution the animal health industry makes to One Health and sustainability.

The Shadow Minister for Exports, Afzal Khan, has visited The University of Manchester to meet academics and tour the Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub (SMI Hub) at the Henry Royce Institute, the UK’s National Centre for research and innovation of advanced materials.

With COP28 just weeks away, the latest issue of The House magazine includes a special report on Greening the Nation. Bringing together politicians, businesses, and consumers, hear from a range of voices on how the UK can lead from the front in tackling the climate crisis.

NOAH has welcomed the UK Veterinary Antibiotic Resistance Sales Surveillance (2022) Report, published on 1 November by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). This shows UK antibiotic sales for food-producing animals are the lowest sales to date, reducing by 59% since 2014. Sales of Highest Priority Important Antibiotics (HP-CIAs) in food-producing animals remain at very low levels, less than 0.5% of total sales.

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has submitted a comprehensive set of proposals to the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of the 2023 Autumn Budget. The asks, urging action on trade, peat-free transition, and SME support, are vital to ensure environmental horticulture can continue to deliver its potential for the UK economy and environment.

Last night (Tuesday, 31 October), skills, education and biodiversity were key topics of conversation as the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) hosted the second successful meeting of the Cross-Party Group (CPG) on Horticulture, held at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood. This gathering brought together diverse stakeholders, including government officials, industry representatives, and educational institutions, with a shared commitment to the growth and sustainability of the horticulture sector in Scotland.

'My Green Spaces' exhibition blooms with MSPs' sanctuaries

At this year’s Labour Party Conference, the Chartered Institute of Building was proud to host a fringe event with sector experts, outlining how a future administration could deliver improvements for the UK’s built environment sector.

Battling against sewage spills, Britain’s heritage oyster industry is struggling to survive. Lucy Kehoe reports.

By embracing regenerative design, the UK can lead the way in creating thriving and resilient urban habitats and communities.

But will the government seize the moment?

NOAH has launched its ‘Paws to Protect’ campaign to improve pet owner awareness of the importance of reading and following the packaging information provided with veterinary medicines.