At least 55 million single-use cups have been bought by public bodies in Wales over the past five years, costing about £1.7m, new figures have shown.

Hospitals, councils and government organisations have said they were trying to reduce a throwaway culture.

An ambitious deal with the nuclear sector to ensure that nuclear energy continues to power the UK for years to come was announced today by the Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark as part of the modern Industrial Strategy.

NHS Trusts in Wales could save at least £9million per year by updating inefficient and outdated energy systems, according to data released today to mark NHS Sustainable Health and Care Week (25 – 29 June).

Wales’ poor air quality needs to be given greater prioritisation by the Welsh Government, according to a senior Welsh Conservative AM.

Plastic microbeads will be banned from bathroom products such as shower gel and toothpaste in Wales if Assembly Members – as expected – back the ban in a vote this afternoon. 

Volunteers in Cardiff have today said that pollution in Cardiff’s rivers have reached ‘tipping point’, as they are dealing with a never ending clean-up of litter.
 

Welsh Conservatives have today (Saturday) announced plans to revolutionise cycling and active travel across Wales.

A Welsh Conservative debate in the Senedd today will urge the Welsh Government to adopt an “ambitious national strategy” for urban renewal in Wales.

The UK Conservative Government has today confirmed that it will take a major step by entering into negotiations with Hitachi and Horizon Nuclear Power in relation to the development and construction of a new nuclear power station at Wylfa Newydd, located on Anglesey in North Wales.

The Welsh Conservatives will today launch a new strategy for urban renewal, with the aim of delivering towns and cities in Wales which are fit for the 21st century. [See Notes to Editors for details]