News, Blogs & More
Here is a selection of news and views covering environmental issues, including member news, changes to the law, notable achievements, and general information that are of interest to environmental professionals.
Round-up -Madrid climate summit
The UN’s annual climate summit taking place in Madrid opened on Monday 2 December with a rousing speech from Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General. He said:…
Politicians debate climate change
Politicians from most of the major political parties are taking part in the first political debate on climate change and nature. This could be a…
Advice on transport post diesel ban
The UK government aims to stop the sale of new diesel and petrol vehicles by 2040, which means that businesses should now be looking to…
EA provides advice on using sandbags and other flood protection
Following heavy flooding in the north and midlands in the UK, the Environment Agency has prepared some useful advice on how to use sandbags and…
Global greenhouse gases continue to rise
Despite UN IPCC Report warnings, global protests, and the continuing threat to many species on the planet, it seems that there is still a failure…
GBN welcomes new member at Environmental Risk seminar
GBN was delighted to welcome FB Parrish & Sons’ Robyn Mason at this morning’s seminar, which looked at the risk posed to businesses from climate…
IMechE offers free webinar for new climate change Standard
IMeche is running a free webinar giving details about a new British and international Standard – ISO 14090 – on adapting to climate change. You…
Flood map for UK in 2050 makes scary reading
Coastal Climate Central has published a map showing the projected sea level rise and coastal flood risk map for 2050. It isn’t reassuring. Click here…
Can you cut the waste this Christmas?
It may sound curmudgeonly to be having a pop at Christmas, but if we want to continue to enjoy the benefits this planet gives us,…