By Ruth Dunn, Senior Research Associate in Marine Ecology, Lancaster University
February 2026 has seen thousands of dead seabirds washing up along the coastlines of the UK, France, Spain and Portugal.
There's evidence that these "wrecks" (where large numbers of seabirds are found along beaches) are becoming increasingly common because of...
This week, Brighton & Hove City Council has begun engaging with potential investors and delivery partners to shape the future of energy in the city.
The council is seeking a Strategic Energy Partnership to unlock major investment to decarbonise buildings and transport to drive down emissions and bills and boost the local and regional...
Councillors will discuss a plan to strengthen and secure the future of a key part of the city’s seafront next week.
Cabinet members at Brighton & Hove City Council will be presented with a report recommending the continuation of a project to bolster and repair the King’s Road arches that...
Councillors have gathered in Hove to see the work being done to help protect Brighton & Hove from flooding and coastal erosion for decades to come.
They met at the site where a new groyne field is being built, which will see the beach between the King Alfred Leisure Centre...
Mike Barry is one of the world’s leading authorities on sustainability and net zero. Best known for his role as Director of Sustainable Business at Marks & Spencer, he was the driving force behind the company’s award-winning ‘Plan A’ sustainability strategy, which became a global benchmark for corporate responsibility.Â
With...
Brighton & Hove’s work on net zero and biodiversity has achieved an A grade from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for the third year in a row.
The announcement comes after a year of action across the council, from housing, transport and waste to nature recovery and climate resilience.
CDP operates the world’s...
Residents can now track their bin collections in real time after Brighton & Hove City Council launched pioneering new technology in its refuse vehicles.
The council’s environmental services department has been undergoing a period of rapid modernisation as part of the local authority’s commitment to address historic issues with the...
Conscious consumerism is becoming increasingly significant in today's marketplace, driven by a desire for ethically produced goods. Innovative production methods like print on demand are at the forefront, empowering consumers to make informed decisions. This shift not only supports environmental sustainability but also encourages a more ethical and transparent...
Did you know that, if everyone in the UK recycled an empty aerosol, enough energy would be saved to run a TV in 273,000 homes for a year?
Yet aerosols are one of the UK’s most binned items, together with yoghurt pots, cleaning product bottles with triggers, toilet roll tubes,...
Dr. Mark Roseland is globally recognised as an ESG speaker, sustainable development expert and urban planner with decades of experience across academia and public service. He holds a PhD in Community and Regional Planning, served as Chief City Planner in Metro Vancouver, and is Professor Emeritus at Simon Fraser...
