Europe
UK PM hails nuclear ‘renaissance’, as MP says plans are overdue
The UK Conservative Party have overseen a “renaissance in the nuclear industry”, the Prime Minister has said, after the minister in charge of...
In a surprise vote, major European climate protection plan shelved following farmer protests
BRUSSELS (AP) — A major European Union plan to fight climate change and better protect nature in the 27-nation bloc has been indefinitely...
Potential spikes in steel prices could endanger offshore wind projects
There is likely to be an explosion of demand for steel in the UK, and the potential price spikes that could follow could...
Campaigner calls for ecocide to be criminalised, warns UK ‘far behind EU’
Campaigner Gina Miller is calling for ecocide to be criminalised as she warned that the UK is far behind the European Union in...
NI will not meet European water quality targets for lakes and rivers
European targets for improving water quality in Northern Ireland’s rivers and lakes by 2027 will not be met, a new Audit Office report...
Attempt to overturn London expansion of ultra-low emission zone blocked in Commons
A Government-backed bid to overturn the ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) expansion in London has been blocked in the House of Commons. The Ulez...
Red Tractor officially axes green farming scheme amid backlash from farmers
Red Tractor has axed its green farming assurance standard after facing a backlash from farmers. The British food assurance body said it would...
A rare Czech almond grove blooms early after an unusually warm winter
HUSTOPECE, Czech Republic (AP) — Masses of white and pink blossoms in a rare almond grove in the Czech Republic appeared earlier than...
UK Government allocates funding for nearly 1,000 new electric buses
Funding for nearly 1,000 new electric buses has been allocated by the Government. Twenty-five councils across England have been awarded a share of...
UK public and businesses urged to join Earth Hour as landmarks set to go dark
The British public and businesses are being urged to mark Earth Hour by taking positive action for the planet, such as turning off...
