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World has made progress on protecting nature but must act faster, says UN

Countries have made some headway on protecting 30% of Earth’s nature by 2030 but are “not moving nearly far or fast enough”, according to the UN’s first official assessment of international efforts. UN conservationists analysed progress towards the ...

28 Oct 2024 at 16:30

Plan to end fixed ‘season’ for water quality tests to protect winter swimmers

The fixed summer “season” for monitoring water quality at official bathing waters could be removed in recognition of the growing trend for cold water swimming, under Government plans. The change forms part of a proposed shake-up of the system for ...

12 Nov 2024 at 00:01

Current national climate plans ‘fall miles short’ of averting worst impacts – UN

Current national climate plans “fall miles short” of what is required to avert the worst impacts of global warming, the UN has warned. These plans – known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) – would see global emissions in 2030 at a ...

28 Oct 2024 at 17:58

Used EVs save owners average of £1,600/year compared with petrol models – study

The UK’s best-selling used electric cars could save their owners an average of £1,600 per year compared with their petrol equivalents, according to new research. The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) think tank, which conducted the ...

20 Nov 2024 at 02:45

Why are water bills going up so much, and what does it mean for consumers?

Household water bills in England and Wales will rise by an average of £157 over the next five years, following a ruling by the industry regulator. The increase has sparked anger from consumer groups, after many firms’ dire records on sewage ...

19 Dec 2024 at 12:00

Starmer backs changes to nature protection rules to boost building

Sir Keir Starmer has backed easing rules aimed at protecting nature that have been blamed for hampering major building projects. The Prime Minister said “we could get the balance better” between conservation and construction. In his latest ...

19 Dec 2024 at 16:57

More steps needed to spark ‘mass adoption’ of EVs – analysis

Drivers are not yet being given the conditions that would enable most to switch to an electric vehicle (EV), according to research. Factors such as upfront costs and access to charging are among significant barriers to “mass adoption” of ...

16 Sept 2025 at 08:56

Packaging tax will push up prices for consumers, say industry bosses

More than 80% of the cost of the new packaging tax is likely to be passed on consumers, industry leaders have warned. The new tax – or the extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme, for which firms must submit their latest data on ...

02 Oct 2025 at 10:15

Cop16: What is the UN nature summit and what will negotiations involve?

Countries are gathering in Cali, Colombia, for two weeks of negotiations on efforts to halt and reverse worldwide declines in nature. Here, the PA news agency answers the key questions about the “Cop16” conference on biodiversity. ...

21 Oct 2024 at 19:27

Scotland

Committee backs emissions target Bill but stresses importance of scrutiny

A Holyrood committee has given its backing to the Scottish Government’s new emissions target Bill, but has stressed the importance of targets being adequately scrutinised by Parliament. The Government announced earlier this year ...

04 Oct 2024 at 14:13

Green behaviour change is not about telling people what to do – climate advisers

Delivering emission cuts from behaviour changes is not about telling people what to do, but making it as easy as possible, climate advisers have said. Sir Keir Starmer has pledged the UK will cut greenhouse gases by 81% on 1990 ...

27 Nov 2024 at 16:59

Window for stopping global warming above 1.5C ‘rapidly closing’

The carbon budget for stopping the Earth heating 1.5C above pre-industrial levels could run out in the next six years, according to a new study. Scientists said the window is “rapidly closing” and at the current rate of ...

30 Oct 2023 at 16:00

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