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03 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

This coronavirus pandemic must shape our thinking and action over the climate crisis

The delay to COP26 gives us a chance to change course and show what climate leadership means in the wake of a pandemic and global economic crisis.

02 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

It is only right that the Government postpone COP26

Given the current global health crisis that we are experiencing, it is only right that the Government postpone COP26, whilst the focus of Government Departments and the Civil Service are rightly on the response to Covid-19 and ensuring that people remain safe and protected.

02 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

The scale of the climate and nature crisis is such that they need to properly command full global attention

It’s a wise decision to postpone COP26, It is clearly a priority right now to focus on the global challenge of safeguarding public health to save lives and fight Covid19.

02 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

UK’s COP26 climate summit shelved for a year amid coronavirus outbreak

The COP26 climate talks have been postponed until 2021 amid the “unprecedented global challenge” of the coronavirus outbreak, ministers have announced.

Reducing UK emissions remains an emergency despite current crisis

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01 Apr 2020 Environment

Reducing UK emissions remains an emergency despite current crisis

Now more than ever, UK decarbonisation strategy must be cost effective, practical and fit for purpose to ensure that industries, businesses and consumers can get fully behind measures and make them work.

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27 Mar 2020 Transport

RIA urges inclusion of electrification in Transport Decarbonisation Plan

On 26 March 2020, the Government has published a Policy Paper setting out how it will develop its Transport Decarbonisation Plan.

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26 Mar 2020 Environment

HS2 to start digging up ancient woodland from April

HS2 Ltd has confirmed to the Woodland Trust it will begin the futile act of attempting to move the soil from five ancient woodlands during April.

25 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

We’re working hard to maintain your recycling and waste services

The COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly changing our daily lives and causing significant disruption. This looks set to continue for some time, but this disruption is absolutely necessary if, together, we are to limit the spread and impact of this disease.

25 Mar 2020 Environment

The sea is not a waste dump. We must back Government legislation to help clean up our oceans

As an island nation, protecting our ocean environment and marine life is especially important. Measures taken now will safeguard Britain’s natural treasures.

24 Mar 2020 Environment

What the UK needs to become a leading circular economy is the Government to provide visionary leadership

As well as individuals and businesses taking action, what the UK needs to become a leading circular economy is the Government to provide visionary leadership, otherwise people will continue to think small, says IKEA.

24 Mar 2020 Environment

The packaging industry has a crucial role to play in the move towards a circular economy

More effective use of materials means lower costs and less waste. From improving packaging design to enabling easy recycling, we need action on multiple fronts.

24 Mar 2020 Environment

It’s time to put an end to our throwaway culture

Government must transform the way Britain manages resources and waste. The technology exists; what’s needed are the incentives and business models to drive radical change.

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23 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

Temporary suspension of HGV testing will help keep waste sector’s wheels turning during pandemic

The Environmental Services Association (ESA), has welcomed new guidance issued by the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) that it will suspend MOT testing for all Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV), trailers and Public Service Vehicles (PSV) for up to three months.

23 Mar 2020 Environment

Neil Parish MP: 'I’m very keen on the practical aspects of how we get to net zero'

The chair of the Efra Committee talks about why he isn’t afraid to ask the difficult questions – including how to square the needs of agricultural land and food production with climate change targets

23 Mar 2020 Environment

Anna McMorrin MP: ‘The 2010s became a decade of climate awareness. The 2020s must be a decade of action’

Anna McMorrin's first term saw her wage war on plastic packaging. Now she has set her sights on boosting community-based co-operatives. The Labour MP talks to Eleanor Langford about reshaping the UK’s approach to the climate crisis

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23 Mar 2020 Economy

We must build green to meet the housing shortage

Following the launch of the Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission's report, the Housing Secretary has said that he wants to see zero-carbon homes being built “as standard” within 5 years. David Hopkins, Director at the Confederation of Timber Industries, argues we have no time to waste and discusses how switching focus to building homes with timber can achieve this now.

23 Mar 2020 Environment

We need tougher laws to make food production and consumption more sustainable

Reducing food waste has the potential to save resources, cut pollution and increase food security. It’s time the Government stepped up to the plate.

23 Mar 2020 Environment

We must tackle e-waste head on to protect our environment

E-waste is the fastest growing waste stream globally. We must create better recycling models.

13 Mar 2020 Environment

Lords Diary: Baroness Jones

While nursing a broken foot, Baroness Jones has wrestled a week packed with breakfast meetings, existential questions, and holding the Government to account on the environment.

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12 Mar 2020 Environment

IET Responds to Lord Foulkes on Climate Change

Decarbonising quickly and effectively to hit our net-zero target by 2050 requires urgent, clear and decisive leadership, says the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

12 Mar 2020 Environment

Lord Foulkes: To be a world leader on climate change we need to put our own house in order first

Lord Foulkes outlines his key priorities ahead of COP26, in order for the UK to secure it's position as a world leader in the fight against climate change.

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11 Mar 2020 Environment

Woodland Trust welcomes Budget Nature for Climate Fund investment

Responding to today's Budget, it is hugely important that new infrastructure projects are well designed and protect the natural environment, says the Woodland Trust.

Only new fiscal rules will avoid a Budget carbon COP out

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10 Mar 2020 Energy

Only new fiscal rules will avoid a Budget carbon COP out

The Budget tomorrow will be the first real test of this Government’s commitment on climate and it needs to drive momentum in the decarbonisation of electricity, heat and transport or it will set us up for a failure on the world stage, writes SSE's Alistair Phillips-Davies.

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10 Mar 2020 Environment

Government policy must stimulate domestic demand for secondary materials

In the long term, if the UK wishes to reduce its reliance on exports, Government policy in this area must serve to stimulate domestic demand for secondary materials and unlock investment in new infrastructure, says Executive Director of the Environmental Services Association, Jacob Hayler.