'Substantial step forward': Kew Gardens cuts fossil fuel use by over a fifth in 12 months

Stuart Stone
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Kew Gardens' Carbon Garden - Credit: Sebastian Kettley © RBG Kew 58
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Kew Gardens' Carbon Garden - Credit: Sebastian Kettley © RBG Kew 58

Historic gardens cuts carbon emissions by 17 per cent through series of decarbonisation projects, as it seeks 'climate positive' status this decade

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, (RBG Kew) cut its use of fossil fuels by 22 per cent and slashed core carbon emissions by 17 per cent during its 2025-26 reporting period. The cuts, which were delivered...

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