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Osborne Clarke lawyers in Bristol advise Triple Point on its new partnership to scale-up Ethical Power’s renewable energy developments across UK
The Science Based Target initiative (SBTi), a global body enabling businesses to set out ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets, has verified national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP’s science-based net-zero target of 2040.
A new Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Climate Commission is seeking applications to join as its first Commissioners.
It is anticipated that the UK will need between 253,000 and 661,000 extra electric vehicle (EV) charging points by 2035. While Part S of the Building Regulations, which covers the infrastructure for the charging of EVs, came into force in 2022, for developers the delivery of this presents a number of challenges both in terms of construction and future management.
Female Meadow Brown butterflies have fewer spots if they develop in warmer weather – so climate change could make them less spotty, new research shows.
Bristol Memorial Woodlands has reopened following a major external rejuvenation programme.
With developers in a state of limbo after the House of Lords blocked plans to relax nutrient neutrality restrictions on development and with no new legislation outlined in the King’s Speech, Marianne Barker of national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP considers the implications for the housebuilding industry.
Work is about to start on a canopy of 543 solar panels that will cover the entire New County Hall visitors’ carpark and significantly reduce running costs for the building.
The concept of the Right to Roam is deeply rooted in our history.
The next phase in the creation of a 100-acre memorial woodland near Alveston, Bristol will take shape during the winter months.
Natural Academy in North Somerset has launched a wintering well event series aimed at providing seasonal support and giving people a chance to reflect and connect with nature this December.
International legal practice Osborne Clarke is rolling out a tailored carbon literacy course in the UK as part of its ongoing commitment to reach net zero.
Businesses need to put the recovery of nature on an equal footing with climate change in terms of boardroom priorities, according to a leading environmentalist.
A new programme of support launching in Bristol is aimed at helping men affected by cancer, with outdoor-focussed days and courses led by nature-based practitioners.
Professor Camille Bonneaud has been appointed as the new Director of the Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI).
A new state-of-the-art web streaming and audio-visual system has been installed at Bristol Memorial Woodlands that will enable friends and families to join funerals online from anywhere in the world.
Global Underwater Hub (GUH), the representative trade body for the underwater industry, has announced the appointment of Andy Williamson as Business Development Director, and also Regional Manager for the South of England.
Litter Free Dorset have partnered with Weymouth Town Council and Weymouth and Portland Marine Litter Project to expand their beach toy library, with two additional locations on the busy Weymouth Seafront just in time for the start of summer holidays. The toy library allows visitors to borrow and reuse toys for free, meaning visitors save money, help reduce waste and stop plastic entering our oceans.
Bristol Memorial Woodlands has partnered with Cruse, the UK’s leading bereavement charity, to organise regular bereavement walking groups.
Persimmon South West has withdrawn its planning application to build a housing estate on Farleigh Fields, Backwell.
