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Net zero: Scottish Government launches online support service for firms
Digital tool is intended to help companies set targets
Climate change: Government app to ‘encourage small lifestyle changes’
Environment agency signs £500k deal with software developer
Net zero: Government warned over data inconsistencies
Auditors cite need for better leadership as PAC chair reminds departments that ‘good data leads to good decisions’
‘Smaller and more efficient’ – Defra looks to transformation schemes to help offset hiring freeze
Environment department has implemented ‘strict recruitment controls’
Great expectations: Government unveils new digital and data strategy
A new three-year plan sets out ambitious objectives for departments’ use of tech, including a commitment to improve scores of the biggest citizen services. PublicTechnology gets the lowdown from civil service chief operating officer Alex Chisholm.
Scottish biotech hub to collaborate with healthcare innovation facility
Government-backed Glaswegian centre to work with Kent-based R&D unit
Environment Agency unveils Minecraft replica of Preston to promote climate change education
Government agency works with tech firms in virtual version of Lancashire city
Defra invests in ‘identity investigation tool’
Software will provide officials with access to information including electoral roll data, property records, and details of insolvencies
Defra to create UK-wide digital system to collect rubbish information
Department seeks feedback on platform for use by refuse-handlers
Scottish environment regulator turns to online tools to monitor net zero progress
Sepa adopts platform that can help track carbon footprint and set targets
Government says tech will help reach aviation net zero as data shows Sunak flew London to Birmingham and back in a day
Junior minister says that private flights can sometimes ‘provide better value for money’
Net-zero policy project aims to model potential tech and societal changes
Research initiative from government scientists will study data on trends
Food allergy reporting tool aims to improve policymaking
Safety regulator runs proof-of-concept exercise for online platform
Government to ‘remain vigilant’ on carbon footprint of data storage
Minister says plans to use information to help reduce emissions should not come at expense of increased environmental impact
Cyberattack on environment watchdog pinned on organised crime group
Investigators praise Scottish regulator for openness
UK announces plans to clean up space junk
Government agency funds companies to remove debris from the Earth’s orbit
Defra seeks leaders for legacy app modernisation programme
Roles come with potential annual pay packet of £70,000
Boris Johnson and Bill Gates put £200m each into green technology investment partnership
UK government forges agreement with Microsoft founder to support development of energy technologies
Suppliers bidding for top Whitehall deals required to commit to net zero by 2050
New guidelines will ask companies to disclose emissions stemming from indirect factors such as routes to market and staff commuting
Coronavirus: government commits £25m to provide all state schools with CO2 monitors
Rollout of 300,000 devices aims to help reduce spread of Covid-19 by encouraging better ventilation
'At least as important as profit and loss’ – how the ONS is assigning value to the environment
PublicTechnology sits down with ONS statisticians to learn more about the organisation’s Environmental and Natural Capital accounts, green jobs, and the value of a view