Canada microbead ban enters into force
Legislation bars manufacture and import of all products containing microbeads
Canada has become the latest country to ban microbeads, with legislation entering effect on January 1 barring the manufacture or import of any products containing the tiny plastic particles. The legislation...
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Heat Networks Industry Council launches with plan to create 35,000 green jobs
New industry body to support push to deliver up to £50bn of investment in green heat networks
'Self-sabotaging cycle': Global meat industry poised to spark another pandemic, warns FAIRR
Investors warn that the animal protein industry must urgently reduce routine antibiotic use to stop antibiotic-resistant superbugs from causing a future pandemic.
Government blocks plans for extension to Vattenfall's Thanet offshore wind farm
The government yesterday refused development consent for a 34-turbine extension to the Thanet wind farm off the coast of Kent, citing concerns about the project's impact on shipping, ports and marine navigation.
Reports: Chancellor preps green jobs 'revolution'
As new study suggests net zero transition could create over 350,000 new jobs and deliver £90bn in economic benefits, Rishi Sunak is said to be preparing a green jobs package that promises to go beyond previous manifesto promises