Scientific microplastic survey of Scottish coastal waters confirms contamination
Microplastics found in two thirds of samples, many carrying toxic chemicals
The results from Greenpeace’s 2017 ship tour of Scotland - published on 7 March...
New online platform helps understand hazardous materials in electronic waste
In an attempt to respond to recyclers’ quest for information about the presence of hazardous substances in electronic waste, producers and producer responsibility organisations...
“Ambitious” decarbonisation plan launched by Scottish Government
The Scottish Government’s final Climate Change Plan was published on 28 February, setting out how it aims to meet its current emissions reduction target of 80% by 2032.
German court ruling gives city authorities power to ban air-polluting diesel vehicles
A ruling by Germany’s highest administrative court on 27 February, to allow municipalities to impose bans on older model diesel cars, is being watched...
New evidence of nuclear fuel releases found at Fukushima
Uranium and other radioactive materials have been found in tiny particles released from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactors.
UK loses third court case on air quality
The UK government has lost its third court case in a row for its failure to come up with a plausible plan to tackle poor air quality.
‘Far too many serious pollution incidents’ says Environment Agency water quality report
Environment Agency Chair Emma Howard Boyd has called on water companies and farmers to cut the amount of pollution incidents harming England’s waters and...
London’s burning: Report calls for slowdown on capital’s incineration dependence
The London Assembly Environment Committee published a report, Waste: Energy from Waste on 15 February, which examines how the city could maximise the benefits...
Golden age of gas dependent on changing DNA of industry, new survey reveals
• 90% of oil and gas professionals surveyed see role for industry in developing and implementing carbon capture and storage (CCS).
• ….but two-thirds...
SEPA reports six-year high in environmental performance by Scottish business
Environmental performance amongst Scottish regulated businesses and other organisations achieved a six year high
Time to prepare for the REACH deadline, says chemicals firm
The deadline for the final phase of implementation of the EU's REACH regulation is 1 June 2018, making it a time when many firms...
Brexit opens up global opportunities, minister tells water industry delegates
Environment Minister Theresa Coffey has told British Water members that departure from the EU gives UK companies “new opportunities beyond Europe.” Addressing members of...
New ‘Geovation’ conference to focus on greener, smarter communities
‘Building Greener, Smarter Communities’ will be the focus of the first ever Geovation Conference on Friday 16 February
Research on global surface ozone levels highlights regions most affected by air pollution
New research led by the Universities of Leicester and Edinburgh and twelve other institutions worldwide has analysed ozone levels across the globe
MoJ’s “dismal” Sustainability Report highlights missed opportunities, says IEMA
Huge potential to improve energy efficiency, cut waste and reduce GHGs, says IEMA
A report on sustainability published by the Ministry of Justice makes for...
Solar power expansion and energy efficiency drive announced by Transport for London
Transport for London (TfL) has announced a £4.5 million programme of refurbishment in buildings and bus stations
DNA pinpoints river animals in the here-and-now, new research reveals
New research proves that environmental DNA survives for less than two days in small fast-flowing rivers
Report from the IMechE calls for a new Clean Air Act
A report released by The Institution of Mechanical Engineers on 23 January calls for the introduction of a new Clean Air Act, and...
France takes the lead in electric vehicle infrastructure provision, says new countries index
France appears to come out on top for electric vehicle infrastructure
Anaerobic digestion trade group labels Environment Agency charges hike ‘unjustified’
Consultation proposes large charge increases in England with short implementation period
