Environment

A new release of statistics from the Department for Business. Energy and Industrial Strategy shows there was a 2.4% year-on-year decrease from 2017’s figures.

Boris Johnson said the UK would lead the world in delivering the 2050 net-zero target and promised the UK would be the home of electric cars and planes

The nations are failing to limit the levels of nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide respectively.

Scientists say the use of direct air capture could need as much as a quarter of global energy supplies in 2100.

The firms. worth more than $1.7 trillion. have made the climate pledges through the Science Based Targets initiative.

That’s the call from Lord Deben. Chairman of the Committee on Climate Change. who spoke to the Environmental Audit Committee this morning.

The CBI sai it is concerned the regulator is relying on an ‘outdated policy mandate’ to regulate the industry and set price controls.

The negotiation process will maintain core objectives. which include promoting clean growth and supporting the sector’s transition to low carbon.

It aims to identify gaps and get expert advice on the overall sustainability of bio-based and biodegradable plastic products.