We want young people aged 5-17 to tell us about what they’re doing to help the environment and in return, they have the chance to win a £30 Go Ape voucher!
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On Monday 2 October, Environment Secretary Michael Gove announced a four-week call for views on how a deposit return scheme (DRS) for plastic drinks bottles might work in England. The government's working group on the issue will also consider similar schemes for glass and metal containers.
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The Scottish government confirmed a ban on fracking yesterday. The move followed a consultation, which revealed overwhelming public opposition along with limited economic benefits to the industry for Scotland.
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UK based low-cost airline EasyJet has announced that it could be flying electric planes within the next ten years.
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According to analysis carried out by National Grid, a combination of solar, wind and nuclear energy generated 52% of our energy in the summer of 2017. That compares with just 35% of energy coming from low-carbon sources in the summer of 2013.
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YPTE would really like to hear about what young people around the UK are doing to help look after our world. Your actions could inspire other young people (and adults!) to think about what they can do to help protect our environment.
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New offshore windfarms are set to be built for a record low price in the UK early in the 2020s.
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Tests on tap water from around the world have shown that much of the water we drink is contaminated with microplastic fibres.
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Young people aged 15 to 19 have until 8 September 2017 to create a sustainable dish!
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With around 250 species of bee living here in the UK, these key pollinators make a huge impact on our lives - even if we don't always realise it!
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