Farmers are urged to act as soil pollution rises in Devon & Cornwall. Runoff incidents have doubled, prompting Environment Agency action. Pollution Incidents Double Farmers Urged to Act in Devon and Cornwall The Environment Agency wants Devon and Cornwall farmers to act. Soil pollution incidents have increased a lot. They want farms to stop soil…
Derbyshire suffered greatly from Storm Babet. Homes flooded, a life was lost, and communities faced devastating impacts. Storm Babet Flooding Exposes Tragedy in Derbyshire Storm Babet really hit Derbyshire hard. It rained like crazy for three days back in October 2023. Some warnings came late, and sandbag requests went unheeded. The storm flooded homes badly.…
Walsall Council commits to six priorities for net zero emissions by 2041, focusing on green initiatives. Walsall Council Unveils Six Pledges for Net Zero Target by 2041 Walsall Council wants to reach net zero by 2041. They agreed on six priorities to achieve this goal, which were covered in the cabinet meeting on February 12.…
Bristol Airport’s expansion project to handle 15M passengers faces criticism over climate change and environmental impact, with some supporting and opposing. Airport Expansion Faces Criticism Over Climate Change Inaction Bristol Airport wants to grow, with plans to expand by 2040, aiming to handle 15 million passengers yearly, up from the current 10.5 million. This project…
Newcastle risks missing net zero targets by 2030. Activists claim slow progress and call for bolder action to reduce emissions. Newcastle Faces Climate Goal Gap Halfway to 2030 Net Zero Target Newcastle struggles to meet its climate goals. Campaigners say the city needs faster action. In 2019, Newcastle declared a climate emergency. The goal is…
Climate change extends growing season. Earlier weedkiller use is cheaper, despite being controversial. Midlothian May Increase Weed Killer Use Due to Climate Change Midlothian leaders might use weedkiller earlier. They cite climate change as the reason. They want to start in March, not June. This uses glyphosate on specific spots. Starting in March saves about…
Council must pay costs after losing appeal for battery facility on green belt land. Climate benefits cited. Dudley Council to Pay Costs After Climate Project Decision Overturned A new battery facility got approved. It will be on green belt land in Halesowen. This happened after an appeal. The Planning Inspectorate made the decision. Dudley Council…
Plymouth considers higher parking fees for petrol and diesel cars to fight climate change causing resident anger. Plymouth Parking Fees Anger Drivers of Petrol and Diesel Vehicles People in Plymouth shared opinions about new parking fees. Plymouth might charge petrol and diesel car owners more to park. The city council wants to fight climate change…
Council tax may rise to fund park and ride, cleaner streets, and social care improvements in Bath and North East Somerset. Bath Park and Ride Hours Extended Amid Council Tax Increase Plans The council plans changes for Bath and North East Somerset. These include park and ride improvements, cleaner streets, more homes, and better adult/child…