Environment
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Waste and recycling charges on the way, say local councillors
A majority of local councillors believe waste and recycling charges will have to be introduced to meet proposed standardised collections. -
Planning a net gain for biodiversity
Developers and planners need to work together to address the biodiversity challenge. -
Find out more about Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Plan
A chance to engage with Transport for Greater Manchester on its clean air plans. -
Government announces plans for "green industrial revolution"
Prime minister outlines ten-point plan to speed up the greening of Britain. -
Joe Biden US election win provides boost for Paris Agreement
Joe Biden’s US presidential election victory is a boost to the Paris Agreement on climate change. -
Encouraging alternative fuels could save more than 1,250 lives a year
Switch vehicles and machinery to less polluting alternatives using LPG and HVO, says new report. -
Network Rail publishes Environmental Sustainability Strategy
Network Rail describes strategy as a key ambition for rail to be the cleanest, greenest form of mass transport. -
Water companies challenged to improve environmental performance
Environment minister challenges water companies to improve performance on environment, leakage and protecting supplies. -
A green recovery means ditching our obsession with cheapness
Post-Covid there is an opportunity to shift towards value-based decisions to ensure a better future for construction, society and the environment. -
Don't forget the environment in the rush for recovery
Ministers are desperate to see ‘shovel-ready’ projects moving - but they need to be 'shovel-worthy’ too.