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net zero nature

Biodiversity Net Gain: Can Defra's proposed new planning rules deliver on their promise?

Biodiversity

Biodiversity Net Gain: Can Defra's proposed new planning rules deliver on their promise?

Developers would need to ensure new buildings improve local biodiversity, or invest in nature-projects to offset impacts elsewhere

clock 11 January 2022 • 6 min read
Carbon Plantations to plant new species of CO2-cutting trees in East Anglia

Offsets

Carbon Plantations to plant new species of CO2-cutting trees in East Anglia

Four plantations to be dominated by fast-growing Paulownia tree, which is estimated to store up to 10 times more CO2 than mixed woodland

clock 21 December 2021 • 2 min read
For peat's sake: Defra eyes ban on peat-based compost sales from 2024

Legislation

For peat's sake: Defra eyes ban on peat-based compost sales from 2024

Labour and green groups describe measures as 'damp squib', arguing it does not go far enough to protect and restore habitat-rich carbon stores

clock 18 December 2021 • 4 min read
'Unwelcome Christmas present': How the new UK-Australia trade deal is fuelling deforestation fears

Politics

'Unwelcome Christmas present': How the new UK-Australia trade deal is fuelling deforestation fears

Farmers and environmental groups hit out at terms of free trade deal they warn risks undermining UK environmental standards

clock 17 December 2021 • 8 min read
AI peatland restoration project announced as winner of Civil Service Data Challenge

Technology

AI peatland restoration project announced as winner of Civil Service Data Challenge

Winning idea was chosen for its potential to help contribute to the net zero emissions and nature targets

clock 13 December 2021 • 2 min read
Study: Woodland visits save UK £185m in mental health costs each year

Biodiversity

Study: Woodland visits save UK £185m in mental health costs each year

Landmark government-funded research attempts to quantify mental health treatment savings generated by trees and woodlands

clock 06 December 2021 • 2 min read
Government seeks views on plans to stamp out supply chain deforestation

Supply chain

Government seeks views on plans to stamp out supply chain deforestation

UK firms face due diligence requirements to ensure their products are not linked to illegal deforestation abroad

clock 03 December 2021 • 5 min read
UK's post-Brexit farming subsidy plan draws anger from green groups

Policy

UK's post-Brexit farming subsidy plan draws anger from green groups

Environmental groups warn measures farming incentive plans unveiled today fall far short of delivering the ‘nature-positive’ agriculture sector promised by government

clock 02 December 2021 • 5 min read
AstraZeneca UK injects £2m into forestry planting in England and Scotland

Biodiversity

AstraZeneca UK injects £2m into forestry planting in England and Scotland

Pharmaceuticals company announces new partners in support of plans to plant one million trees around the UK

clock 30 November 2021 • 4 min read
UK landowners join pact to boost nature-based climate efforts

Biodiversity

UK landowners join pact to boost nature-based climate efforts

A group of landowners managing a third of UK land have committed to using their land effectively to accelerate the country’s climate goals

clock 29 November 2021 • 3 min read
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24 March 2023 • 5 min read
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T-pylons: National Grid electrifies first low-carbon pylon project

24 March 2023 • 2 min read
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Small modular reactors are a high-risk and expensive pursuit

24 March 2023 • 8 min read
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Report: Construction industry can halve embodied emissions, but 'systemic change' needed

21 March 2023 • 3 min read
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Top lawyers vow that they will not help facilitate new fossil fuel projects

24 March 2023 • 4 min read
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