Environment
New flood scheme to better protect Worcester road from flooding
11 Dec 23
The £2.5m flood scheme will help defend 26 homes in Toronto Close, after flooding of recent years. Protection includes an embankment, wall and gates.
£450k scheme to better protect a Mytholmroyd school from flooding
27 Nov 23
A Mytholmroyd school hit by several devastating floods in Calderdale is more resilient to the impact of climate change following a £450,000 project.
New study highlights UK role in Australia’s wind energy growth
23 Nov 23
A new study highlights significant opportunities for the UK to share its windfarm expertise with Australia’s burgeoning offshore wind (OSW) market.
Tees programme launched to reduce flood risk and boost nature
14 Nov 23
A ground-breaking set of projects to help the River Tees Estuary adapt to climate change, restore valuable habitat for internationally important wildlife and reconnect the river’s tributaries has officially launched.
Housebuilders struggle with ‘E’ in ESG
19 Sep 23
Housebuilder confidence high on delivering social value, but hard yards to come on environmental reporting.
Government unblocks land for new homes
1 Sep 23
More than 100,000 new homes could be built following Government plans to release more land for development.
£29M upgrade for Humber flood defences
30 Aug 23
Work to help manage flood risk and improve infrastructure in north-east Lincolnshire has begun.
Reducing the carbon footprint of Hexham’s flood defences
17 May 23
The EA say that more than half of its carbon footprint comes from the construction of flood defences.
In defence of offsets
5 May 23
With biodiversity targets confirmed, there are concerns that offsetting could lead to the same problems we have seen with carbon offsets.
