greenhouse gases

The Spending Round committed funds to decarbonising the UK, reducing homelessness and supporting the regeneration of high streets. Built environment professionals have welcomed the funding – but is it enough?

A round-up of planning news in Northern Ireland: 8 June-14 June, 2019

The foundations are in place throughout the UK to deliver a net zero economy – but the UK can be more ambitious by targeting a reduction of its greenhouse gases to zero by 2050.

The Welsh Government has committed itself to a major increase in tree planting to meet the country’s carbon reduction goals. It should see Wales reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80 per cent by 2050.