26 April 2024 UK Deposit Return Scheme to be introduced in October 2027 The UK Government has announced an update on the Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers (DRS), setting out next steps.
25 April 2024 Green Volt offshore windfarm granted UK planning approval The project will deliver renewable energy to offshore oil and gas platforms by 2029 as part of the North Sea Transition Deal.
24 April 2024 UK-wide ban on plastic wet wipes to become law This follows 'overwhelming support' in the public consultation.
23 April 2024 A battery-electric truck trolley for underground mining The first fully battery-electric truck, trolley system for mining has now been tested on an 800m track in Sweden.
19 April 2024 Global plastic waste rises by more than 7% in three years Earth action says that plastic waste has risen by 7.11% since 2021.
19 April 2024 Construction on London's super sewer is complete The 7.2m-wide Thames Tideway Tunnel is designed to dramatically reduce the tens of millions of tonnes of storm sewage that spills into the River Thames every year.
