Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (Environment only)
- Press release: £100 million for renewable energy projects in Africa to provide electricity to 2.4 million people a year December 11, 2018Developers of small-scale solar, wind, hydro and geothermal projects will be supported to harness each country’s natural resources.
- Press release: Food scraps could be turned into environmentally friendly plastic packaging December 5, 2018UK to lead the world in development of sustainable packaging thanks to new government funding.
- Press release: Plan to enable first UK carbon capture project from the mid 2020s announced at world-first summit November 28, 2018The UK’s first carbon capture, usage and storage project could could be operational from the mid 2020s under a government action plan unveiled today.
- Press release: Most detailed picture yet of changing climate launched November 26, 2018New data gives the most detailed picture yet of temperature, rainfall and sea level rise over next century
- Press release: Industry experts assemble in bid to make cutting-edge nuclear technology a reality November 6, 2018First ever small nuclear reactor conference explores the investment opportunities of small modular reactors (SMRs).
- Press release: Energy upgrades for coldest privately rented homes to save billpayers £180 a year November 5, 2018Tenants living in some of the coldest homes in England and Wales are set to benefit from amended regulations requiring landlords to install energy efficiency measures.
- Press release: Call for new green innovations to tackle climate change October 18, 2018Innovators and researchers can bid for a share of £60 million with their ideas to make our air cleaner and help tackle climate change.
- Press release: Dissolving seaweed sauce sachets among innovative schemes to cut down on harmful plastic waste October 18, 2018Moving to a greener, cleaner economy which helps protect the environment is a key part of the government’s modern Industrial Strategy.
- Press release: Climate experts asked for advice on net zero target October 14, 2018Climate experts will advise the government on whether the UK should set a date for a net zero emissions target.
- Press release: £30 million commitment to help farmers boost productivity October 12, 2018Further rounds of funding for the popular small grants scheme for farmers has been confirmed