Low carbon transport funding available for Scottish travel projects
£13.25m (€14.48m) has been made available in innovative travel and low carbon transport funding in Scotland. The third round of the European Regional Development Fund’s...
London air quality data shows ‘toxic’ pollution hotspots
New London air quality data has led to the identification of several ‘hotspots’ where air pollution is a particularly pressing issue. The Breathe London network,...
EU forest preservation: communication sets out priorities
The European Commission has adopted an official communication detailing a comprehensive framework for future EU forest preservation measures. Forests and woodland are responsible for 80%...
Sustainable plastics innovation to receive UK investment
The UK government will partner with business to invest in sustainable plastics innovation, including exploring the potential of plastics made from plant material. The sustainable...
Helsinki sustainable development report presented to UN
Helsinki has become the first city in the EU to deliver a comprehensive sustainable development report to the United Nations (UN). The report, titled From...
Sustainable development forum: EU reports progress on UN goals
EU representatives attending a sustainable development forum hosted by the United Nations (UN) have reaffirmed the bloc’s commitment to sustainability. The United Nations High Level...
Reducing single cup use in Scotland: report recommends cup charge
An expert panel in Scotland has issued a report recommending a charge on disposable drinks cups as a method of reducing single cup use. The...
UK parks funding gap explored in new report
A new report on the future of parks has called for a consultation on ways to address the UK parks funding gap in the...
UK bioethanol report calls for rapid introduction
The UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on British Bioethanol has published a report calling for the ‘swift’ introduction of E10 ethanol fuel. The report was...
IoT air quality devices deployed in UK cities
The cities of Bradford and Birmingham in the UK are set to trial the use of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors to detect air...
