Environment

The Trades Union Congress has outlined how the transition to a low carbon economy can be reached while meeting the needs of workers.

The nation plans to work with the Coalition countries on best practices and experiences for effective implementation of its National Clean Air Programme.

ShipEco Marine Limited says the answer is yes – it plans to fit vessels with vertical pistons to turn the power of waves into electricity.

It also intends to establish a long term goal to continue reducing the carbon footprint of its investment portfolio.

A new report highlights that currently. only 2% of available feedstocks undergo anaerobic digestion and are turned into biogas.

It will focus on the sustainability of the government’s estate and procurement processes and what action it needs to take to achieve the 2050 goal.

The Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust also expects to reduce carbon emissions by more than 2.200 tonnes a year.

Bristol City Council has launched a consultation on two options for a Clean Air Zone as part of its efforts to tackle pollution.

The rate at which trees are being chopped down has sharply accelerated since right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro came into power.