Environment

The government has also committed to set a legally binding target to reduce fine particulate matter. the pollutant of greatest harm to human health.

A new Flight Footprint Calculator on the Heathrow website aims to allow passengers to easily calculate and offset the carbon footprint of their journey.

Business leaders from the Association for Consultancy and Engineering and the Environmental Industries Commission have joined forces for the campaign.

About one-third of the US population was living in areas that experienced at least 100 days of poor air quality due to air pollution in 2018. a new study has found.

The initial findings of a drought vulnerability and impact assessment in the Urmia Lake basin conducted to help the implementation of an integrated drought management system in the region.

The funding from IFC will enable VPBank to expand its lending to small and medium businesses and boost financing for projects that help reduce carbon emissions.

The projects are backed by UK Export Finance – a government agency in the Department for International Trade – that provides loans and financial guarantees to UK companies involved in major projects around the world.

A new report says the reduction in emissions was achieved largely due to businesses improving their energy efficiency credentials. using alternative feedstocks and utilising more renewable energy sources.

The Committee on Climate Change says the government must now confront the ‘rapid changes’ that are needed to drive decarbonisation while supporting the economy.

China needs to reduce its reliance on coal. which continues to drive emissions despite the massive uptake of renewable energy sources.