Tiny forests can take up to 30 times more carbon and reduce flooding risk, as well as reducing noise and air pollution and increasing biodiversity.
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Parliamentary constituency boundary changes explained
Caerphilly County Borough could be divided among four parliamentary constituencies if proposals put forward by the Boundary Commission for Wales are implemented.
New air quality technology won’t be used in schools until tests carried out
Welsh Government plans to introduce the technology into schools has been criticised by both the Conservatives and Plaid Cymru.
More than £6m to be spent on new technology to improve air quality in schools
The Welsh Government has announced more than £6m will be spent on new technology to improve air quality in schools, colleges and universities.
Welsh Government calls on DWP to keep £20 Universal Credit uplift
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the UK Government increased Universal Credit payments by £20 a week – but this was only a temporary measure and is set to come to an end this September.
No major changes to Covid rules in Wales after review
In their three-week review held this week, Welsh Government ministers decided to continue with the measures already in place, despite an increase in virus cases across Wales.
Concern over polluted street demolition delays
A councillor has accused the council of “dragging their feet” over the planned demolition of houses on the polluted Hafodyrynys Road.
Business eviction ban extended until next year
The eviction ban was set to come to an end in September, but Wales’ Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, has announced it will now be extended until March 25.
Welsh Government saves 70 jobs at paper straw firm
Ystrad Mynach-based Transcend Packaging, which makes environmentally-friendly packaging for fast food outlets, was severely impacted by the pandemic.
Vulnerable young people wouldn’t need to shield if shielding advice was reintroduced
Around 2,700 children and young people would no longer be advised to shield if coronavirus shielding advice is ever reintroduced in Wales.