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ECB chief warns against watering down EU sustainability reporting rules

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde has issued a strong warning to EU lawmakers over plans to weaken corporate sustainability reporting rules, ar...

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California court rejects attempt to halt climate disclosure regulations

A federal judge in California has denied a request by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other business groups seeking to freeze enforcement of the state’s landm...

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2025 was the warmest summer in UK history

The UK has seen plenty of sunshine this summer (2025), with numerous heat waves, plenty of dry spells and higher than average temperatures. So much so, the Met Office has confirmed that summer 2025...

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New charges for waste exemptions introduced

Following a consultation that ran from 11 November 2024 to 20 January 2025, the Environment A...

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Supreme Court rejects wildcat conservation group’s appeal over wind farm approval

In Wildcat Haven Community Interest Company v Scottish Ministers, the Supreme Court considered a challenge to the approval of a wind farm development in the Scottish Highlands on grounds o...

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East Midlands Airport fined £892,500 for river pollution

East Midlands Airport has been fined £892,500 after discharging pollutants into a nearby brook, causing significant environmental damage and fish deaths.

The Envir...

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Action needed on falling aggregate reserves

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has said urgent action is required if the government is to deliver on its promise to build 1.5 million homes this parliament, as well as futureproof infrastru...

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BSI to govern energy system digitalisation standards

Ofgem has appointed the British Standards Institution (BSI) to lead new governance for standards in the digitalisation of the energy system and support the net zero transiti...

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Study calls for "representative" public engagement in planning

According to a study by Public First, councils should routinely engage a representative sample of residents to inform their local plans and decisions to tackle opposition and unlock development.

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Firm fined after employee is burned

Dundas Chemical Company (Mosspark) Limited has been fined £100,000 after pleading guilty to breaching the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. This is following an...

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Droughts threatening food security and energy demands

A prolonged drought across England is forcing key crop harvests up to two weeks earlier than normal, raising alarm over food security and the broader impacts of climate change on agriculture and en...

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UK clean power growth too slow to hit climate targets

The UK is not building enough clean power to stay on track for its legally binding net-zero targets, according to a stark new outlook from the National Energy System Operator (Neso).

Neso&r...

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Scientists call for global action on rocket pollution

Scientists are warning that the rapid growth of the space industry is driving dangerous levels of pollution in the upper atmosphere and requires urgent international...

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Major schemes worth nearly £200 billion at risk of failure

According to the National Infrastructure Transformation Authority (NISTA), major government projects worth £198 billion are unachievable and at risk of failing.

NISTA, the government...

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World Lake Day raises awareness of freshwater ecosystems

World Lake Day (27 August) highlights the importance of lakes for people and nature. The day aims to raise global awareness about the vital role of lakes in:

  • providing freshwater;
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