The latest environment news from around the globe and what is being done to tackle the most serious issues affecting humans and animals. We look at topics such as biodiversity, animal welfare, conservation, and the impact of climate change on the natural world.
A UCL report states that new North Sea oil and gas fields are incompatible with the Paris Agreement climate goals. Researchers urge the UK government to cease licensing and halt the development of existing fields like Rosebank and Jackdaw, preventing catastrophic warming.
Karmenu Vella, EU Commissioner for the Environment details why a stronger and more focused approach is needed to protect the Arctic…
If there is one...
Eastbourne Borough Council has committed to tackling air pollution in the local area…
Following a meeting with a local environmental campaign group, Eastbourne Borough Council...
John D C Linnell, Norwegian Institute for Nature Research discusses how using large carnivore research can be used to inform wildlife management policies in Norway
Conflicts...
European Commissioner Phil Hogan has announced £2.75bn will be made available to support agri-innovators…
Speaking at the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association conference in Denmark,...
The Scottish government has revealed £1.5m will be made available to support research and innovation in the offshore wind sector…
A total of £1.5m funding...
Pertti Salminen, Director, EU Affairs and Antti Kohopää, Adviser of District heating at Finnish Energy highlights the benefits of district heating…
Heat consumption of residential,...
Professor Line Nybakken, Norwegian University of Life Sciences talks about the climatic potential of beech trees...
Beech has a wide distribution in Europe, but reaches its...
Daniel Dubas, Head of the Sustainable Development Section at the Federal Office for Spatial Development outlines the Federal Council’s Sustainable Development Strategy and its...
Hella Dunger-Löper Member of the European Committee of the Regions (COR) outlines the core principles that should shape the EU’s new Urban Agenda…
A wall...
The Prime Minister and Boris Johnston have clashed over the impact of the EU on the UK’s fishing industry…
On the BBC’s Countryfile programme, former...
Oliver Johnson, Policy Executive at Environmental Industries Commission outlines the challenges caused by flooding and highlights details from the Turning the Tide report...
Previously occasional,...
Bob Theobald, Managing Director, Power On Connections talks about why self-service for Independent Connection Providers creates a competitive and open energy market...
Finally, following years of lobbying, Ofgem...