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UK on route for first plastic to hydrogen project

The engineering design phase has began on what is believed to be the UK's first hydrogen from plastic waste facility. The project by developer Peel L&P Environmental will be located at Thornton...

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Wind and solar expected to be cheaper energy options by 2040

New research from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has shown that new solar and wind plants will cost significantly less than gas per megaw...

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Groups warn of judicial review over changes to permitted development rights

New permitted development rights published by the Government in July which have come into force at the start of September are set to be challenged by campaigners who are seeking a judicial review a...

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Report on reform to England's planning system calls for major reorganisation of local Government

According to a report, proposals to reform England's planning system calls for a major reorganisation of local Government to introduce more unitary authorities.

In Autumn the Government is...

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Scottish Government announces low carbon and green jobs funding

£1.4 billion has been promised by the Scottish Government to fund low carbon projects and a further £100 million in funding announced for a Green Jobs fund as part of Scotland's plan fo...

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RTPI launches net-zero transport project

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has appointed three organisations to work on a research project, to demonstrate how spatial planning can deliver net-zero transport.

The research be...

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Oxford Council set ambitious targets in air pollution plan

A Draft air quality action plan published by Oxford City Council has included ambitious targets for their annual mean concentration of nitrogen dioxide (NO2).

By 2025 they want to limi...

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Single-use carrier bag charge to be increased and extended

The Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, George Eustice has announced that the Government is stepping up the fight against single-use plastic...

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UK to set limits on harmful airborne particles

The UK Government says there will be a new target to protect people from the effects of breathing in tiny particles produced by transport and industry.

The country falls short of the limit...

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24 English landscapes protected

Following a three year project in collaboration with the Gardens Trust, Historic England has announced that 24 post-war parks, gardens and landscapes have received formal pr...

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Company fined after causing high-pressure gas leak near motorway

John Murphy and Sons Ltd was sentenced for safety breaches after damaging a 10-inch gas pipeline whilst undertaking work to allow the widening of the M8 motorway.

Hamilton Sheriff Court hea...

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Green whisky a go go

The Government has announced a fund worth £10 million to help UK distilleries move to more environmentally friendly production processes.

The announcement was made by Energy and Clean...

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"Work Safe, Safe Work" campaign launched

The Coronavirus pandemic has been devastating in the UK, but we are now beginning to finally look beyond lockdown and starting to get the country and the economy working again.

To help make...

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HSE release COVID-19 reporting figures

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released details of COVID-19 disease reports made by employers to the HSE and local authorities since...

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Investment needed in active travel

The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) have called for the Government to provide further investment in active travel, in order to enable structural and...

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