Are we ready to switch to electric cars?

16 August 2017
By

The government recently announced plans to end the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040, which is part of a long-term plan to tackle air pollution.

5 essential facts about the UK environment

5 June 2015
By Rob Fry

June 5th 2015 is World Environment Day, an annual event that aims to be the biggest and most widely celebrated global day for positive environmental action.

How the Green Economy affects us

3 June 2015
By Rob Fry

The green economy includes goods and services produced to protect and preserve the environment. It is important for the UK and other countries to measure the green economy in order to conserve and maintain our natural resources, and prevent and reduce pollution and environmental deterioration.

Energy and emissions in the UK

19 February 2015
By Rob Fry

Climate change and sustainable energy have generated an increasing amount of media, public and political debate in the UK during recent years. This article, part of a series of UK Perspectives providing an overview of the nation over the last three decades, presents some key statistics relating to national energy and emissions trends.