Largest UK Dieselgate case begins as campaigners say public no longer trust car makers
The biggest ever class action in the UK begins today (13 October), issuing a call for diesel cars across the industry to be investigated...
First UK-accredited carbon accountants training courses set to launch
In what seems an important professionalisation milestone for carbon accounting, UK trade body the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) has launched a...
Spending Review 2025: A catalyst for sustainable, integrated infrastructure?
Ann Gordon, UK & Ireland Transport Lead, Ramboll reflects on the significance of the government's Spending Review in June, and why she believes it...
Adler & Allan acquire engineering and environmental services group E&E Group
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Leading environmental services provider Adler & Allan has acquired engineering and environmental...
How solar pv installations can drive down electricity prices
As the government considers various proposals to make rooftop solar mandatory for new homes, Mark Greatholder and Aliki Zeri examine the legal, practical, and...
WRAP report documents the financial benefits of adopting circular economy practices
A new report assessing 200 UK businesses and 1,500 consumers appears to show that the adoption of a growing number of circular economy practices...
PurAffinity signs first commercial agreement for full-scale deployment of its PFAS removal technology
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Puraffinity, a leading innovator in PFAS removal technologies, has signed its first commercial agreement...
Clean Shipping Alliance criticises move to restrict use of scrubbers in ports
The Clean Shipping Alliance, a representative body within the shipping industry, has criticised a decision last week by North Atlantic marine protection body OSPAR...
Net zero report sets out path to cut carbon and costs for small firms
Small firms are keen to become more energy-efficient, says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), but they are being held back by the high...
Government attempts to reduce environmental protections in planning bill could breach international law, says...
The government’s flagship Planning and Infrastructure Bill could be in breach of international law, according to new legal advice from a leading KC.
Planning and...
Planning permission secured for UK’s first carbon capture enabled cement works
Cement maker Heidelberg Materials UK has secured planning permission for its Padeswood carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in North Wales – said to...
Avoid CMA greenwashing clampdown by “investing in sustainability training” urges Environmental Law expert
From Sunday 6 April, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been granted significantly enhanced enforcement powers under the Digital Markets, Competition and...
Making sense of the system: Highlights from the Corry Review
The Corry Review recommends a number of changes to the way environmental regulation operates, in a bid to pull off that long elusive political...
Bridging the nature-finance gap
By Samantha Willis, Biodiversity Consultant at Ramboll
In a significant step towards global nature recovery, bridging the Nature-Finance gap was at the heart of negotiations...
How Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) models can improve access to green technology
Businesses across Europe are facing mounting pressure to invest in more eco-friendly practices, but high upfront costs and operational challenges stand in the way....
Global shipping finance portfolio moves closer to alignment with net zero climate goals
Data from financial institutions appear to show that the global finance portfolio for shipping has moved closer to alignment with ambitious decarbonisation trajectories set...
Investors shun long-term ESG rewards in quest for short-term gains, says EY survey
A blinkered view of climate change and sustainability has taken hold across the world’s investor community and is fueling a focus on short-term performance...
Persistence is key: Sizing up the PFAS remediation conundrum
Technologies are available to remove and destroy PFAS, the only doubt is whether they can be deployed within budget and in a sustainable way....
Navigating Great British Energy: Report advises government on getting to cheap and clean energy
The UK Government can secure the future of Great British Energy (GBE) by offering cut-price power and key materials for the UK’s clean energy...
Acquisition alters UK stack emissions testing landscape
UK stack emissions testing and occupational hygiene consultancy Envirocare has acquired Atesta, a specialist in stack emissions testing.
Envirocare said the move consolidates the resources...
