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"WRAP launches UK textile collection and recycling programme"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Recycling

WRAP launches UK textile collection and recycling programme
WRAP has launched a programme to redesign the UK’s post-consumer textile collection system, as falling prices for used clothing and rising collection and sorting costs put pressure on the sector.

"Squash down: smaller pumpkins expected this Halloween after drought in England"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Halloween

Squash down: smaller pumpkins expected this Halloween after drought in England
Data shows 2026 could be worst harvest on record, as growers suggest painting faces on vegetables instead of carving

"The areas near rail stations where new homes could be built on green belt land"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

The areas near rail stations where new homes could be built on green belt land
Councils will have to give a default ‘yes’ to proposals for housing around train stations, even if they are on green belt areas

"3 in 4 Britons (74%) concerned about climate change today following heatwave summer"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate

3 in 4 Britons (74%) concerned about climate change today following heatwave summer
London, UK. New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, conducted 31st July – 4th August 2026, reveals a significant shift in public concern following a summer of elevated temperatures.

"See how a gardener turned a boring patch of grass into a lush English garden over 5 years"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

See how a gardener turns a boring patch of grass into a lush English garden over 5 years
One woman turned her bare new build garden into a wildlife cottage garden in five years: no big budget or big yard. Here’s how she did it.

"Former Industrial Ground Goes from Dump to Diversity and Hosts 64% of UK’s Black-Necked Grebes"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Ducks

Former Industrial Ground Goes from Dump to Diversity and Hosts 64% of UK's Black-Necked Grebes
These beautiful waterfowl with thin ochre-golden feathers sashaying away from their ruby-red eyes have a very unusual migratory pattern

"Trail cameras capture adorable sighting of first wild pine marten babies born in a century"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Animals

Trail cameras capture first wild pine marten babies born in the UK in a century
The new kits are the offspring of a group of endangered pine martens who were released into the wild in 2024 and 2025.

June heat wave cost UK economy more than £1bn: Study #UnitedKingdom

June heat wave cost UK economy more than £1bn: Study
Britain's record-breaking June heat wave resulted in some 24 million lost hours of work, costing the economy £1.15 billion ($1.5 billion), according to an estimate released Thursday by the London School of Economics (LSE).

"Factcheck: UK Conservatives double the ‘cost of net-zero’ after spreadsheet blunder"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #NetZero

Factcheck: UK Conservatives double the ‘cost of net-zero’ after spreadsheet blunder - Carbon Brief
A booklet published by the UK’s opposition Conservative party includes a “cost of net-zero” that appears to have been doubled…

"North Sea gasfield decision likely delayed until after Holborn and St Pancras byelection"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #FossilFuels

North Sea gasfield decision likely delayed until after Holborn and St Pancras byelection
Greens accuse Labour of hiding position to avoid criticism before contest, in which Zack Polanski is standing

"Just 20 of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation amid drought and wildfires"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Wildfires

Just 20 of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation amid drought and wildfires
Exclusive: England ‘desperately unprepared’ for effects of crisis including water shortages and heatwaves

"Revealed: the ‘black box’ wastewater trade that rakes in millions for UK utility companies"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Water

Revealed: the ‘black box’ wastewater trade that rakes in millions for UK utility companies
Exclusive: Firms made more than £340m last year from processing industrial and commercial wastewater at sewage works that are unable to remove many chemical pollutants

Clean-up of illegal waste supersite costs taxpayers £6m #UnitedKingdom

Clean-up of illegal Kidlington waste supersite costs £6m
The bill for clearing the dump in Oxfordshire has been covered by taxpayers.

"Households near new pylons to get £250 taken off annual energy bills"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy

Households near new pylons to get £250 taken off annual energy bills
Discounts confirmed near more than 40 locations across Great Britain amid biggest upgrade to electricity grid since 1960s

"English winemakers expect ‘vintage year’ after record-breaking summer heat"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Wine

English winemakers expect ‘vintage year’ after record-breaking summer heat
Hot weather means sweeter grapes, but outlook gloomier for beermakers, as drought diminishes barley harvest

UK oil refinery broke toxic pollution limits dozens of times, documents reveal #UnitedKingdom

UK oil refinery broke toxic pollution limits dozens of times
Pollution was spilled into local rivers and protected sites, documents shared with the BBC suggest.

"UK ministers explore raising price of water for industrial users amid shortages"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Water

UK ministers explore raising price of water for industrial users amid shortages
Environment Agency says talks under way about increasing prices for industrial users to try to reduce poor water management

"London’s Oxford Street gets fully pedestrianized this month: here’s what that means"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #London

London’s Oxford Street gets fully pedestrianized this month: here’s what that means | The Optimist Daily
London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced Oxford Street will go traffic-free on October 26, closing nearly a kilometer of the West End to all vehicles.

"UK heatwaves may have cost economy £4.4bn in lost output so far this year, analysis finds"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

UK heatwaves may have cost economy £4.4bn in lost output so far this year, analysis finds
Verdant thinktank says cost could top £25bn a year by 2030 and calls for maximum temperature for working and urban redesign to cool down cities

"How water companies could charge you more during drought"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Drought #Water

How water companies could charge you more during drought
Rule changes being proposed by the regulator could allow a new regime of dynamic pricing creating higher bills when water is scarce

"The wind farm being paid £300m… to stop producing any power"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

The wind farm being paid £300m… to stop producing any power
British customers are paying to switch off wind farms that are producing more energy than the network can handle

"Searches for UK homes with air conditioning more than double"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate #ClimateChange

Searches for UK homes with air conditioning more than double
Most owners would consider installing aircon as heatwaves lead buyers to focus on ability to stay cool, Rightmove says

"Green groups urge Andy Burnham to break silence on climate crisis"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate #ClimateChange

Green groups urge Andy Burnham to break silence on climate crisis
More than 50 organisations say PM urgently needs to show leadership and prepare British people for scale of change needed as UK struggles through another heatwave

"Heatwaves hit the Sunday roast: why the RHS says cauliflower is off the menu"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Food #Heatwave

Heatwaves hit the Sunday roast: why the RHS says cauliflower is off the menu
Charity urges gardeners in England to swap thirsty brassicas for drought-tolerant crops

"Most UK media reports on June heatwave failed to mention climate crisis"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate #ClimateChange

Most UK media reports on June heatwave failed to mention climate crisis
Exclusive: Analysis of nearly 2,500 articles finds almost three-quarters made no reference to global heating

"‘We can see into the other room’: insurers face surge in subsidence claims"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Houses #Heatwave

‘We can see into the other room’: insurers face surge in subsidence claims
Stressed UK homeowners tell of cracks opening up in the walls around them after two record-hot summers

"UK government ‘irresponsible’ for not publishing emergency drought plans"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Drought #Climate

UK government ‘irresponsible’ for not publishing emergency drought plans
Campaigners demand greater transparency into water companies’ plans not made public due to ‘security reasons’

"Lancashire chemicals factory facing potential legal claim announces closure"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Lancashire #Chemicals

Lancashire chemicals factory facing potential legal claim announces closure
More than 90 residents have expressed interest in contamination claim against AGC Chemicals Europe

"Kemi declares war on net zero – and what remains of her party - John Crace"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #NetZero #Climate

Kemi declares war on net zero – and what remains of her party
Badenoch’s ideological purge gathers pace as moderates are cast out and the Tories edge ever closer to political extinction

"Reform’s Tice accused of misinformation after urging people to enjoy heatwaves"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate #ClimateChange

Reform’s Tice accused of misinformation after urging people to enjoy heatwaves
Backlash from nurses, medical experts and green campaigners in response to deputy leader dismissing efforts to reach net zero

"Two more people arrested over ‘mountain of illegal waste’ dumped in Oxfordshire"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

Two more people arrested over ‘mountain of illegal waste’ dumped in Oxfordshire
A total of six people apprehended as clean-up of rubbish stacked 10 metres high cost about £6m

"From grey water to cool spaces: 10 climate crisis policies Britain needs right now"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate

From grey water to cool spaces: 10 climate crisis policies Britain needs right now
Rejecting North Sea drilling licences and protecting nature are just some measures Andy Burnham must implement to ready country

"£400 plug-in solar panels to go on sale in shops – in time to catch record summer"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower #Energy

£400 plug-in solar panels to go on sale in shops – in time to catch record summer
The devices, which it is estimated will save households between £70 and £110 per year, are set to go on shelves from 27 August as retailers and manufacturers complete final checks

"VodafoneThree seeks UK-based carbon removal projects"
#VodafoneThree #UK #UnitedKingdom #Emissions

VodafoneThree seeks UK-based carbon removal projects
VodafoneThree has opened a request for proposals (RFP) for UK-based carbon removal projects to account for 24,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.

"Brick Lane is one of the UK’s hottest places. Now a data centre could make it worse"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Technology

Brick Lane is one of the UK’s hottest places. Now a data centre could make it worse
Government approved redevelopment plans for the popular east London street despite local opposition. Residents already struggle with extreme heat and water access.

"Sadiq Khan calls on Andy Burnham to commit to climate action as pressure grows over North Sea oil"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate

Sadiq Khan calls on Andy Burnham to commit to climate action as pressure grows over North Sea oil
London mayor points to ‘terrifying scenes’ this summer amid speculation Burnham may back Jackdaw and Rosebank projects

"Cities in Great Britain most vulnerable to extreme heat revealed"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

Cities in Great Britain most vulnerable to extreme heat revealed
OS index examines which ‘urban heat islands’ suffer the most – and which cope the best with rising temperatures

"Polanski calls for report on ecosystem collapse to be published in full"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

Polanski calls for report on ecosystem collapse to be published in full
Green leader says ministers must stop ‘hiding the truth’ about threat to UK security from climate and nature crisis

"Octopus Energy urges millions of households to use less electricity during solar eclipse"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy

Octopus Energy urges millions of households to use less electricity during solar eclipse
Firm urges customers to avoid running washing machines and dishwashers between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday

"Why Britain is breathing the world’s wildfire smoke"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Emissions

Why Britain is breathing the world’s wildfire smoke
Scientists say global blazes account for 10% of UK’s particle pollution – and climate crisis could make the problem worse

"United Utilities fined nearly £1m after discharging raw sewage along Lancashire coast"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Sewage

United Utilities fined £1m after discharging raw sewage into Lancashire coast
Sewage plume reached seven bathing waters and significantly affected water quality in June 2023

"WRAP launches UK textile collection and recycling programme"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Textiles #Recycling

WRAP launches UK textile collection and recycling programme
WRAP has launched a programme to redesign the UK’s post-consumer textile collection system, as falling prices for used clothing and rising collection and sorting costs put pressure on the sector.

"Only a minority of UK wants EV transition to slow down, poll finds"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #EV #ElectricVehicles

"Jackdaw gasfield set to be approved by ministers this month, sources say"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #FossilFuels

Jackdaw gasfield set to be approved by ministers this month, sources say
Energy secretary could recommend new North Sea drilling next week, as ministers also consider approval for Rosebank oilfield

"TPE invests £1bn in battery trains amid push to decarbonise UK transport"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Trains #PublicTransport

TPE invests £1bn in battery trains amid push to decarbonise UK transport
TransPennine Express (TPE) has confirmed that the £1bn investment will help to deliver Britain's first mainline battery-electric trains.

"The areas most at risk of flash floods as El Niño threatens millions in UK"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #ElNino #Climate

The areas most at risk of flash floods as El Niño threatens millions in UK
There is an increased likelihood of wetter than normal weather during late autumn and early winter, Met Office warns

"Factcheck: Reform UK’s 45 false or misleading claims about climate and energy"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate #ClimateChange

Factcheck: Reform UK’s 45 false or misleading claims about climate and energy - Carbon Brief
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has emerged as a major force in UK politics in recent years – pushing…

"UK plastic manufacturer could face legal action over toxic emissions"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Emissions

UK plastic manufacturer could face legal action over toxic emissions
Exclusive: Environment Agency is considering whether to prosecute Huntsman Polyurethanes over emissions of carcinogenic benzene

"A UK prison offers carpentry classes. The inmates used their new skills to make 'hedgehog boxes'"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Animals

Inmates in a UK prison's carpentry class make and donate 'hedgehog boxes'
Other vocational programs at the prison have led to incarcerated individuals refurbishing bikes, restoring memorial benches, and more.

"From ‘psyops’ to ‘hysterical hysteria’: how GB News and Talk TV lost their cool in the heatwaves
Damian Carrington - Environment editor"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate

From ‘psyops’ to ‘hysterical hysteria’: how GB News and Talk TV lost their cool in the heatwaves
Thousands of heat-related deaths in record-breaking temperatures appeared to only intensify hosts’ climate denials

"Analysis: Wind and solar save UK from gas imports worth £5.9bn during Hormuz crisis"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #WindTurbinbes

Analysis: Wind and solar save UK from gas imports worth £5.9bn during Hormuz crisis - Carbon Brief
The UK has avoided gas imports worth £5.9bn since the start of the Hormuz crisis as a result of record electricity generation from wind and solar.

"New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #FossilFuels

New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss
Developing North Sea fields does not contradict net zero goals, according to Simone Rossi

"New English homes in flood-risk areas could become uninsurable, says Aviva boss"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Flooding

New English homes in flood-risk areas could become uninsurable, says Aviva boss
Amanda Blanc says flooding threat is ‘absolutely increasing’, as she also warns ministers over ‘kite flying’ before budget

"‘Worst we’ve known’: UK turns to imports as drought and heat hit vegetable crops"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate #ClimateChange

‘Worst we’ve known’: UK turns to imports as drought and heat hit vegetable crops
Growers in dismay after scorching weather and lack of rain affect yields, sending wholesale prices rocketing

"Autumn sunshine could extend Britain’s bumper year for butterflies"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Butterflies

Autumn sunshine could extend Britain’s bumper year for butterflies
More species are squeezing in an extra generation before colder weather arrives

"Ministers preparing to slash heat pump subsidies to fund defence spending"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #HeatPumps #Energy

Ministers preparing to slash heat pump subsidies to fund defence spending
Exclusive: Some of £2bn savings needed from energy budget expected to come from boiler upgrade scheme, sources say

"Burnham criticised for EV and North Sea approach amid climate crisis"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #EV #ElectricVehicles

Burnham criticised for EV and North Sea approach amid climate crisis
Cut in electric vehicle sales targets could add millions of tonnes of CO2 to emissions in UK, say green campaigners

"Heat health alerts for most of England as temperatures set to rise again"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

"Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog
National Audit Office says failure to implement £70bn modernisation would also hold back economic growth

"‘Tiny bit of rain and the sewage comes’: Brighton swimmers vent fury at sea pollution"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Pollution

‘Tiny bit of rain and the sewage comes’: Brighton swimmers vent fury at sea pollution
Checking for sewage spills has become as normal as checking the weather forecast, say swimmers on East Sussex beaches

"Fly‑tipping: here’s what is missing from Andy Burnham’s plan to tackle waste dumpers"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

Fly-tipping: here’s what is missing from Andy Burnham’s plan to tackle waste dumpers
Burnham’s plan to tackle criminal fly-tipping gangs needs to go further.

"Backlash as Indian oil heir made professor of sustainability by Newcastle University"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Sustainability

Backlash as Indian oil heir made professor of sustainability by Newcastle University
Role for Anant Ambani, son of India’s richest person, who also runs a controversial mega-zoo, met with incredulity

"U.K. heatwaves are baking the grass and revealing 300-year-old secret gardens"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

"Britain’s diet is overshooting planetary boundaries, says Lidl"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Food

Britain’s diet is overshooting planetary boundaries, says Lidl
Britain reached its 2026 Planetary Health Diet Overshoot Day on 25 July, meaning the country has already exceeded its annual recommended balance of foods for a healthy and sustainable diet.

"Every new UK home should have air conditioning, say Liberal Democrats"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Houses

Every new UK home should have air conditioning, say Liberal Democrats
Exclusive: Party says housing stock ‘woefully unprepared’ for extreme heat and new rules for builders must be set

"Heatwaves show UK must do more to promote sustainable transport, campaigners say"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

Heatwaves show UK must do more to promote cycling and walking, campaigners say
Civil society groups argue climate crisis means transport sector needs to urgently reduce its carbon emissions

"PM urged to uphold climate pledges made as mayor and ban new North Sea oil drilling"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate

PM urged to uphold climate pledges made as mayor and ban new North Sea oil drilling
Experts who helped Burnham draw up Manchester carbon neutral pledge say backtracking would send wrong message amid wildfires and heatwaves

"‘National scandal’: extreme heat linked to 40,000 deaths in England between 1988 and 2025"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate

‘National scandal’: extreme heat linked to 40,000 deaths in England between 1988 and 2025
ONS data shows rising toll of climate crisis, with officials warning this summer on track to set further records

"Multiple homes on fire in Stourbridge on hottest day of year"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave #Climate

Multiple homes on fire in Stourbridge on hottest day of year
Around 60 firefighters are tackling the grass fire near a golf course in the West Midlands, according to reports

"England suffers worst harvest on record after extreme summer weather"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Harvest #Climate

"UK 'on course' to record warmest summer for second year in a row"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate #ClimateChange

UK 'on course' to record warmest summer for second year in a row
Britain is "on course" to chalk up its warmest summer on record for the second year running, the UK's Met Office weather agency said Tuesday as the country braced for its fifth heat wave of the season.

"Signs of a house sparrow comeback in the UK after decades of decline"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Birds #Animals

Signs of a house sparrow comeback in the UK after decades of decline
Populations starting to stabilise but much still needs to be done to reverse loss of 30m that almost led to species vanishing

"UK records hottest day of the year so far as temperatures hit 38.1°C"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave #Climate

UK records hottest day of the year so far as temperatures hit 38.1°C
This year could beat the record of Britain's warmest summer on average, even hotter than the infamous heatwave of 1976

"NHS reports busiest ever summer as heatwaves drive up hospital admissions"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave #Climate

NHS reports busiest ever summer as heatwaves drive up hospital admissions
Health secretary says extreme demand no longer confined to winter as service in England warns of knock-on effects

"Tories overstate net zero cost by nearly £500bn in apparent spreadsheet error"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #NetZero #Climate

Tories overstate net zero cost by nearly £500bn in apparent spreadsheet error
Exclusive: Badenoch’s flagship conference policy document cites £957bn estimate, twice the total in climate advisers’ data

"UK aviation emissions to be 50% higher than thought by 2050, government admits"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Emissions #Aviation

UK aviation emissions to be 50% higher than thought by 2050, government admits - Carbon Brief
The Labour government has signalled its support for a contentious third runway at Heathrow airport, with a final planning decision expected by 2029.

"Two planned datacentres will have higher UK carbon emissions than ExxonMobil, analysis finds"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Technology

Two planned datacentres will have higher UK carbon emissions than ExxonMobil, analysis finds
Exclusive: Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire sites predicted to emit 4.5m tonnes a year when fully running

"First Puffin Chick in 30 Years Spotted Emerging From Cliffs Along England’s South Coast"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #England

First Puffin Chick Spotted in Over 30 Years Emerges Along Cliffs at England’s South Coast
Not only did the adult puffins return to Dancing Ledge colony in Dorset, but a baby puffling was born—the first in 30 years.

"‘Small changes can make a big difference’: how getting farmers, fishers and beavers together could save a Cornish river"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

‘It’s the unseen pollution’: how getting farmers, fishers and beavers together could save a Cornish river
A local initiative is testing simple ways to stop algal blooms in the River Fal threatening some of England’s most biodiverse marine habitats

"Reform-led Wakefield Council scraps 2030 net-zero target"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #NetZero

Reform-led Wakefield Council scraps 2030 net-zero target
Wakefield Council has agreed to abandon its target of becoming a carbon-neutral authority by 2030 and reduce its climate change budget by £170,000.

"110-pound python named Jodie Foster is the first snake to receive human cancer treatment"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #ChesterZoo

110-pound python named Jodie Foster is the first snake to receive human cancer treatment
Jodie Foster, a 23-year-old python, became the first snake to receive electrochemotherapy, previously a cancer treatment only for humans.

"UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower

UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August
Law change means renters and flat owners may be able to cut bills as energy costs soar amid Iran war

"Zoo Plucks 21 Snails From Extinction and Returns Hundreds to Pristine Atlantic Island "
#UK #UnitedKingdom #ChesterZerro

Zoo Plucks 21 Snails From Extinction and Returns Hundreds to Pristine Atlantic Island (WATCH)
Chester Zoo has restored hundreds of tiny snails to an island after they had grown so rare, they could collectively fit inside a petri dish.

"UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower #Renewables

UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August
Law change means renters and flat owners may be able to cut bills as energy costs soar amid Iran war

"Two planned datacentres will have higher UK carbon emissions than ExxonMobil, analysis finds"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Technology

Two planned datacentres will have higher UK carbon emissions than ExxonMobil, analysis finds
Exclusive: Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire sites predicted to emit 4.5m tonnes a year when fully running

"UK shares findings of damning climate crisis national security report suppressed under Starmer"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate

UK shares findings of damning climate crisis national security report suppressed under Starmer
El Niño poses critical threat to nations’ defences, says Ed Miliband in presentation to global foreign ministers

"London’s low emission zone is working – so why are cities around the world so cautious about clean air?"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #London

London’s low emission zone is working – so why are cities around the world so cautious about clean air?
Similar initiatives have been launched from Barcelona to Bogotá, but they have misinformation, political pressure and vested interests stacked against them

"Andy Burnham: UK must fully commit to reaching net zero by 2050"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #NetZero

Andy Burnham: UK must fully commit to reaching net zero by 2050
Exclusive: PM, who is facing pressure over whether to approve North Sea oil and gasfields, makes strongest comments yet on issue

"Over 75% of UK wetlands have been destroyed – restoring them would help prevent wildfires"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Wetlands

Over 75% of UK wetlands have been destroyed – restoring them would help prevent wildfires
The British landscape has been stripped of many of its bogs and wetlands in the last three centuries.

"Food labeling combined with higher prices for carbon-intensive foods could help reduce UK greenhouse gases by 5%"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Food

Food labeling combined with higher prices for carbon-intensive foods could help reduce UK greenhouse gases by 5%
Economists say labeling supermarket food to show its environmental impact, combined with taxing the most carbon-intensive items, could slash UK greenhouse gas emissions by almost 5% while generating net gains for society.

"Rewilded land remains green amid drought-stricken English countryside, images show"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

Rewilded land remains green amid drought-stricken English countryside, images show
National Trust’s Holnicote estate says restored wetlands and rivers offer proof of resilience to drought, wildfires and flooding

"Reform says we need to choose between climate and economy. It’s wrong - Larry Elliott"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate

Reform says we need to choose between climate and economy. It’s wrong
The party’s deputy leader Richard Tice says we should stop worrying about extreme heat and enjoy it. This dangerous nonsense will wreck our finances and the planet, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

"‘My shirt was wringing’: National Express bus drivers speak out on 40C conditions"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

‘My shirt is wringing’: National Express bus drivers speak out on 40C conditions
Drivers in West Midlands say buses ‘unbearable’ during heatwaves, raising employee and passenger safety fears

"Tories accused of ‘living in fantasy land’ as party lays out plans to ditch net zero"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #NetZero

Tories accused of ‘living in fantasy land’ as party lays out plans to ditch net zero
Green campaigners branded the Conservative’s plan to ditch net zero as a proposal that ‘flies in the face of all the real-world evidence’

"England’s ancient oak trees dying in extreme hot and dry weather"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Trees

England’s ancient oak trees dying in extreme hot and dry weather
Woodland Trust says trees struggling in drought stress, with older ‘survivors’ disproportionately affected

"Bank of England to stop accepting bonds linked to coal for key loans"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #FossilFuels

Bank of England to stop accepting bonds linked to coal for key loans
Campaigners hope move will will force commercial banks to rethink holding assets linked to the fossil fuel

"Water firms in England and Wales ‘leak five times what hosepipe ban would save’"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Water

Water firms in England and Wales ‘leak five times what hosepipe ban would save’
Greenpeace UK says 2.87bn litres lost daily, a fifth of all water pumped through network

"Families 'waste hundreds each year from throwing away uneaten food' - see areas worst for it"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #FoodWaste

Families 'waste hundreds each year from throwing away uneaten food' - see areas worst for it | LBC
UK cities where families ‘losing significant cash in the bin due to food waste’

"Burnham risks Labour backlash if he reverses ban on new oil and gas drilling"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #FossilFuels

Burnham expected to reverse ban on new oil and gas drilling
Incoming prime minister likely to reverse manifesto pledge and allow new North Sea licences, reports say

"Reform’s Tice accused of misinformation after urging people to enjoy heatwaves"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

Reform’s Tice accused of misinformation after urging people to enjoy heatwaves
Backlash from nurses, medical experts and green campaigners in response to deputy leader dismissing efforts to reach net zero