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Government to ban and restrict single-use plastic items

Bans and strict controls on single-use plastic items from next April to curb ocean pollution have been announced by the Government.

£10 million fund launched to plant 130,000 urban trees

A £10 million plan to plant 130,000 trees in towns and cities has been launched by the UK Government.

London emissions charge drives sharp fall in high-pollution vehicles

Study shows people underestimate household water usage by more than half

Nearly a quarter of people in the UK have admitted they have no idea how much water they use, according to a new study.

Polls reveal surge in concern in UK about climate change

Concerns over climate change have reached new levels in the UK as a series of opinion polls reflect the widespread renewed interest in the planet’s sustainability.

Tesco energy efficiency drive saves £37 million

4 clear reasons why businesses should generate their own electricity

More than one in three UK businesses now produce at least some of their own electricity according to a recent Economist report. Here are four key reasons why.

Plastic bag found in Mariana Trench, 7 miles down

It’s not unusual for plastic waste to be found in deep sea dives. In fact, there is an estimated 100 million tonnes of it in the world’s oceans.

World-first hydrogen-powered doubledecker buses coming to London

Transport for London is investing £12million on 20 new hydrogen-powered double-decker buses and the infrastructure to support them.

Volkswagen receive 10,000 pre-orders for electric car in 24 hours

Volkswagen have reported that more than 10,000 people have pre-ordered the limited-edition ID.3 electric car.