Nigel Farage’s constituency of Clacton-on-Sea is a “tree desert”, leaving people more exposed to air pollution, poorer health, lower life expectancy and the impact of rising temperatures, according to a new report. The Essex town is rated the worst-performing for equal access to trees in England, with the highest proportion of urban residents – 98.2%…
Ilulissat Icefjord in western Greenland Gerald Wetzel, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany Meltwater flushed frozen methane hydrates out of the sediment at the edge of the Greenland ice sheet after the last glacial maximum, raising fears that melting glaciers could soon release huge amounts of this planet-warming gas. Methane hydrates form when gas molecules are trapped…
See the King’s personal journey as an environmentalist on the big screen at a very special free film screening next month. To mark Great Big Green Week – a national celebration of all things green and sustainable – Three Rivers District Council is hosting a free screening of ‘Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision’ at Watersmeet…
Against a backdrop of concerns over economic growth and heightened market volatility, Mark Peden, co-manager of the Aegon Global Equity Income Fund, examines three defensive stocks that are well-positioned for a slowing economic environment. Linde plc, the world’s largest industrial gases company, was formed in 2018 when Germany’s Linde AG merged with US firm Praxair,…
A pre-school has been praised for delivering a “warm, welcoming and nurturing” environment where children feel safe and eager to learn. Source link
Published 14th May 2026, 08:00 BST Ashraf has joined for the 20-over competition that starts next week and will also be available for the two County Championship matches during the group stage. The 32-year-old all-rounder replaces Australian all-rounder Will Sutherland, who has a stress fracture of his bowling shoulder, and is the club’s eighth Pakistani…
European airlines are expected to feel the greatest financial impact of increasingly tight emissions laws. Sustainable Aviation Fuel mandates, carbon trading systems, offsetting and greenhouse gas reduction schemes are set to drive major cost increases for flight operators and passengers over the next decade. Often considered leaders in climate, air pollution and decarbonisation measures, the EU…
The Environment Agency says it is carrying out a criminal investigation into the origin of the rubbish pile. Source link
Tunley Environmental has published A Guide to Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), with which the sustainability consultancy is aiming to help organisations better understand how verified environmental product data can support regulatory compliance and commercial strategy. The guide, which is aimed at businesses working across sectors such as manufacturing, construction and infrastructure, has been developed in…
A pre-school has been praised for delivering a “warm, welcoming and nurturing” environment where children feel safe and eager to learn. Kennet Valley Caterpillars, based at the Holybrook Centre in Calcot, was inspected by Ofsted on March 11, with inspectors rating the setting as meeting the “expected standard” in several areas, and a “strong standard”…
