UK green projects secure in £24m EU funding

Jessica Shankleman
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Eleven schemes to boost renewable energy, reduce waste and improve the natural environment secure funds from EU's LIFE+ scheme

UK renewable energy, waste prevention and conservation projects have secured €29.7m of new funding from a European Union scheme designed to protect the environment and tackle climate change. The European...

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