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11 Oct 2021

‘Countryside COP’ to take place this week

Agriland reports that an environmental conference taking place this week, Countryside COP, will aim to showcase and inspire actions to tackle the climate crisis in rural communities ahead of COP26...

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27 Sep 2021

Renewable liquid fuels can deliver a low carbon future for rural households

PoliticsHome reports how renewable liquid fuels offer an affordable way to help consumers in rural areas decarbonise on the pathway to net zero Housing and heating are one of the...

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16 Sep 2021

New Agriculture & Land Use Alliance launches Countryside COP

The new Agriculture & Land Use Alliance (ALA) will host the first ever Countryside COP event to showcase and inspire net zero activity in rural communities and agri-food supply chains...

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06 Sep 2021

Classic car owners face long road ahead for fuel as rural pumps switch to greener petrol

The Telegraph reports that, rural fuel stations which maintain single-pump forecourts will begin to solely stock new standard E10 petrol, despite it not being compatible with older car engines Already...

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31 Aug 2021

Ofgem launches £450m fund to help homes and businesses go green

The Guardian reports on a new fund launched by Ofgem which hopes to help homes and businesses to go green The £450m fund aimed at innovative projects that will help...

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16 Aug 2021

Rewilding 5% of England could create 20,000 rural jobs

The Guardian reports the rewilding 5 per cent of England could create nearly 20,000 jobs in rural communities and increase employment by 50 per cent compared with intensive farming, according...

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16 Aug 2021

Carbon emissions in rural areas mapped by neighbourhood carbon calculator

The Watton and Swaffham Times reports that prospering rural communities, remoter communities and ageing rural communities are among the worst 10 per cent in England for their total emissions grade...

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09 Aug 2021

Tool to help Councils assess Carbon Baseline

The Greenhouse Gas Accounting Tool has been developed by Local Partnerships, working with the LGA, to provide a straightforward and consistent approach for councils seeking to calculate their own carbon...

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09 Aug 2021

Funding boost for farmers to tackle water pollution

The Yorkshire Times reports that the Government has announced a programme to support farmers across the country to reduce water and air pollution from their land In collaboration with Natural...

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02 Aug 2021

Norwich considers introducing a congestion charge

The BBC covers news that the parliamentary Transport for Norwich joint committee is planning a public consultation to introduce a congestion charge and other measures to curb carbon emissions in...

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