Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 9, 2022

Net zero energy goals for heating need to be owned and delivered by regional and local governments, according to a new report led by the University of Birmingham. In addition, the report emphasises the need to balance these on-the-ground local decisions with long-term policy decisions from Government.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2022

1) To target support at those households and firms most in need, the UK Government should: Urgently introduce targeted interventions for the most vulnerable households, through existing mechanisms like the Energy Bills Support Scheme. 2) To help keep costs down, the UK Government should: Announce a business rates freeze now for 2023/24.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 13, 2022

The Government has broken its promise to reform farming post-Brexit. In its National Food Strategy published today (13 June), the Government’s commitment to provide a third of its farming budget for Landscape Recovery has been abandoned. The Government has watered down Environmental Land Management schemes.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The government needs to make an immediate decision on banning plastic in wet wipes in order to help tackle this sewage-based pollution ending up in the River Thames, environmental charity Thames21 has urged. The government concluded its consultation on single-use plastics, including the issue of banning plastic in wet wipes in February 2022.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Responding to the news that Greenpeace is exploring legal action over the likelihood that the Government will miss its energy efficiency-related target to lift millions out of fuel poverty , UK100’s Interim Chief Executive, Jason Torrance, said: “Brits are amidst a bleak winter. Millions are facing fuel poverty. UK100’s End the wait.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

New research published on 6 July raises the issue that the UK Government has published only 19 policies in five strategies that tackle the issue of fast fashion to date, despite the fast fashion industry being the second largest user and polluter of water globally and one of the largest contributors to modern slavery.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

DECEMBER 9, 2022

government has auctioned Pacific coast offshore wind power sites. For the first time, the U.S.

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altenergymag

APRIL 17, 2023

The government is taking various initiatives to promote the usage of solar power and renewable source of energy. The wide application of rooftop solar photovoltaic at various locations such as residential and commercial buildings.

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Business Green

MAY 26, 2023

Solar Taskforce meets for the first time, as government underscores its commitment to turbocharging roll out of rooftop solar arrays

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U.S. Green Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Government officials recognize the importance of conservation services and team up with professionals to develop solutions. The post Green Government Policies Save Lives appeared first on U.S. One of the. Green Technology.

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DeSmogBlog

MAY 18, 2023

million in taxpayer money from the British Columbia government. government, according to documents newly reviewed by DeSmog, despite provincial leaders repeatedly claiming to have one of the world’s most ambitious climate plans. government spokesperson wrote to DeSmog. “The government spokesperson wrote to DeSmog.

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Business Green

MAY 18, 2022

Policy decisions surrounding new coal mines, air passenger duty, and North Sea oil and gas are undermining the government's net zero agenda, think tank warns. A lack of joined-up policy making has often undermined cross-government ambitions," the IfG report states. "In

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Impact Alpha

MARCH 6, 2023

If ESG is a foot in the door to an economy built around sustainability, inclusion and equity, then governance is the power that’s. Look to governance appeared first on ImpactAlpha. The post Want to wring impact from ESG?

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Planet Pulse

MAY 25, 2022

“Planet has been proud to partner with the US government for many years, and the EOCL award is the next giant leap in our work together,” said Robbie Schingler, Planet’s co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer. “We EOCL is this conviction realized.”. Forward-looking Statements.

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The post The Week in Impact Investing: Governance appeared first on ImpactAlpha. TGIF, Agents of Impact! ?? Given how high it rose and how far it fell, it’s no surprise that some names familiar.

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Charged

JANUARY 16, 2023

Governments around the world are taking measures to accelerate the decarbonization of transport. However, too often these are piecemeal efforts that lack strategic vision and fail to address the entire transport ecosystem.

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Business Green

MAY 11, 2023

Laws, regulations, treaties and decisions related to habitats, air quality, climate change, renewable energy, farming and fishing proposed for scrapheap under government plans

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Business Green

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The government said the funds will complement the Energy Relief Scheme, which has seen energy prices frozen for businesses and public sector bodies this winter. And we are still awaiting details on the UK government's promised 'heat pump market mechanism'.".

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DeSmogBlog

MAY 23, 2023

An oil and gas company run by a leading Conservative Party donor has been awarded licences to explore carbon dioxide storage under the North Sea, sparking accusations that the government is putting the interests of “its friends in the oil and gas business” ahead of the public interest.

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Business Green

APRIL 17, 2023

Government says potential reforms to flagship Contracts for Difference scheme would 'improve energy security and drive investment', but industry fears upcoming auction faces severe cost challenges

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Business Green

JANUARY 20, 2023

The government said it would introduce new regulations governing the scheme through secondary legislation enabled by the passage of the Environment Act last year. A network of reverse vending machines and designated recycling collection sites will be rolled out where people can return their bottles and receive their cash back.

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Charged

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

It’s anybody’s guess where the UK government stands on e-mobility and clean energy these days. At the moment, UK government policy calls for phasing out ICE vehicles by 2035. We understand that the design and ambition of mandate is still being discussed within government and a consultation response is due imminently.

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Business Green

MARCH 30, 2023

Prior media reports suggested the government had intended to badge all of its announcements under the banner of 'Green Day', but instead it appears to have gone with the name 'Powering Up Britain', evidently keen to place as much focus on energy specifically.

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Charged

JANUARY 21, 2021

Be that as it may, governments in Europe and Japan have big plans to subsidize hydrogen technology. The Strategy is the result of three years of research and analysis, with input from 1,500 experts and stakeholders from industry, government and academia. Source: Government of Canada.

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DeSmogBlog

MARCH 6, 2023

Oil sands producers plan to spend billions of dollars on emissions-reducing technologies so that they can boost production and sell more of their climate-warming products overseas, an industry lobby group explained to Canada’s federal government on multiple occasions. “As And the Pathways Alliance wants taxpayer money to cover much of that.

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Business Green

APRIL 21, 2023

Annual State of the Estate report reveals emissions from government buildings have fallen 35 per cent since 2017

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Eco-Business

MARCH 19, 2023

A group of nine citizens and a renewable energy firm are suing the Korean government for weakening its domestic climate commitment.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The government estimates industry is currently responsible for around 16 per cent of the UK's greenhouse gas emissions, that the sector will need to cut these emissions by two-thirds by 2035 in order for the UK to achieve its net zero target. The funding has been awarded through the first two phases of the government's £34.8m

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Business Green

JANUARY 13, 2023

The government will today announce plans to ban a raft of single use plastic products from this autumn, confirming that plastic plates, trays, bowls and cutlery are all to be phased out. However, the new ban will not cover all single use plastic trays and bowls, with those that used as packaging in shelf-ready pre-packaged food items exempt.

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DeSmogBlog

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Austria is the latest country to be facing a lawsuit brought by some of its youngest citizens who say their government is failing to protect them from the worsening climate crisis. In the United States and Canada , for example, youth are suing their federal governments on constitutional grounds.

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Business Green

JANUARY 30, 2023

Specifically, the plan commits the government to creating and restoring at least 500,000 hectares of wildlife habitat, through 70 new projects including 25 new or expanded National Nature Reserves. As such the response to the new plan welcomed the new ambitions, but also questioned whether the government will now deliver on its goals.

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Business Green

JANUARY 31, 2023

The government was considering a request for comment on Green Alliance's new report at the time of going to press. The Treasury is yet to confirm the details of its mooted bailout. However, reports have indicated it intends to attach job retention and decarbonisation targets to any rescue package.

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Business Green

APRIL 25, 2023

Government announces plan to put targets to reduce storm overflows on a legal footing, as MPs block Labour's rival bill for tackling water pollution crisis

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Business Green

APRIL 28, 2023

Campaign group's analysis of government's revamped net zero strategy reveals 'mysterious' backtracking over plans to decarbonise farming and land use

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Business Green

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The government has today announced plans for a further £12.5m The new fund is now set to open in January with the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) agency and will match-fund projects that can demonstrate how they will drive economic growth, boost food security, and deliver on environmental commitments, the government said.

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Charged

JANUARY 4, 2023

Local governments will play a large role in ensuring that the funds are invested effectively. It provides a checklist of actions and strategies for local governments, including best practices, innovative policy approaches and lessons from previous charging deployments. Source: Electrification Coalition.

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Business Green

MARCH 29, 2023

The government said it would announce the first six projects to progress to the next stage of the negotiations to roll out two carbon capture clusters in the north of England. The new body has been tasked with having the government's promised competition to select the best Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technologies for funding by the Autumn.

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