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October 18, 2020

UN report shows financial institutions how to shift to more sustainable circular economies

Financiers can and must make the shift to circularity, ensuring the businesses they invest in make more efficient use of resources and minimise waste, pollution and carbon emissions, says the UN Environment Programme’s Finance Initiative.
December 11, 2019

Research reveals cost and failure rate of free schools

One in eight schools which opened under the free school banner went on either to close completely or were transferred to another academy trust, says the National Education Union.
September 1, 2019

Caribbean nations rally around pollution-free future

The new project will promote sustainable consumption through circular economy approaches.
February 19, 2019

Consultations launched on reducing plastic and waste

Friends of the Earth says the proposals are welcome steps forward, but bigger strides are needed to deal with the consequences of our throwaway society.
February 8, 2019

Climate change 'poses major threat' to British fruit and vegetable growing

More than half of all farms in the UK say they have been affected by severe flooding or storm in the past decade.
November 30, 2018

Friends of the Earth challenge Lancashire fracking in High Court

Friends of the Earth believes the Environment Agency did not promote the best available techniques for the treatment of fracking flowback fluid
October 30, 2018

Global plastic pledge signed by leading brands 'weak on reduction'

Greenpeace says leading consumer brands involved have no plans to reduce their overall plastic output.
October 22, 2018

China waste ban impacting on council recycling services and costs

Some councils' recycling costs have increased by £500,000.
October 13, 2018

Ship waste legislation clears major hurdle

The aim of the legislation is to remove incentives to illegally dump garbage at sea in order to reduce costs.
January 20, 2018

Microwaves 'could be as bad for the environment as millions of cars'

Microwave usage across the EU alone emits as much carbon dioxide as nearly seven million cars, according to a new study by the University of Manchester.