Charging Clean Air Zone launches in Bath

The UK’s first charging clean air zone outside of London has launched in Bath to drive down harmful pollution and protect public health.

Welsh Government to pilot e-bike schemes

The Welsh Government will fund pilot schemes to accelerate the uptake of electric bikes and electric cargo bikes.

New investment in air quality monitoring in London

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced new investment in air quality monitoring worth almost £1.5 million.

School Streets improve air quality, studies show

Closing the roads around schools to traffic at pick-up and drop-off times has reduced polluting nitrogen dioxide levels by up to 23 per cent.

Tree fund for local communities announced

DEFRA has announced a new funding initiative to increase tree planting and natural regeneration in local communities.

£2.9 million to fund trees for local communities

The Woodland Trust is providing much needed funding for local authorities to plant trees and create green spaces.

Zero Emission Zone Pilot in Oxford step closer

Oxford is moving closer to the introduction of Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone, after Oxford City Council supported the introduction of a Pilot.

Two new offshore wind ports in North East

The government is investing £95 million in two new offshore wind ports in the Humber region and Teesside.

Many waste services remain under strain

ADEPT has said that waste services across the country are continuing to feel the impacts of coronavirus.

Growth in London’s cycle network continues

Sadiq Khan has announced that construction work will begin on four major new cycling infrastructure projects across the capital this month.

£5 million boost for councils to tackle air pollution

Local authorities have been granted more than £5 million in government funding to deliver innovative projects to improve air quality.

10 new hydrogen buses for Aberdeen’s fleet

Funding of £4.5 million has been awarded to Aberdeen City Council for the introduction of 10 new hydrogen buses into the city’s public transport fleet.

The government ‘lacks a plan for how it will achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050’ despite setting the target in law almost two years ago.

Tree City of the World status for Birmingham

Birmingham has been named as a Tree City of the World for the second year running, highlighting the city’s dedication towards planting and conserving trees.

Energy efficiency improvements for Leeds council housing

Leeds City Council is to invest £100 million on measures to help tenants save money and cut carbon by improving energy efficiency over the next five years.

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