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Ambitious plans to help NHS Wales reduce its emissions faster to make the health and care system more sustainable are being unveiled today.

The Welsh Government has agreed a contract with Barratt Redrow to deliver the UK’s largest net zero carbon housing development. It is also believed to be one of the biggest in Europe. 

Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs,  Huw Irranca-Davies, launched the Delivering a Best for Wales Deposit Return Scheme consultation at the historic Corona Pop Factory site in Porth on 18 August. 

Much needed business units will be built in Carmarthenshire to Net Zero standards, in a joint project between Carmarthenshire County Council and Welsh Government.

Wales launches its first Timber Industrial Strategy today, to capitalise on growing global demand for timber, which is expected to quadruple by 2050.

The Welsh Government Energy Service (WGES) provided a record £107.7 million in grant funding to help public sector organisations deliver energy efficient projects across Wales. 

Direct Welsh Government investment in businesses totalling in excess of £600m has seen more than 40,000 jobs created or safeguarded across Wales during this government term.

Modern ambulances will be responding to emergency 999 calls across Wales, thanks to £22.45m investment by the Welsh Government.

Since 2014, every local authority in Wales has benefitted from a huge investment in new school and college buildings, with £3.6bn invested in over 330 projects.

An impressive team of 7 talented highly-trained competitors from Wales will form part of Team UK at Europe's largest skills competition this autumn.

One of Wales’ leading providers of tyre services is set to open a new facility that will give new life to old tyres, with Welsh Government support.

Wales’ First Minister Eluned Morgan has announced details of the major international investment summit taking place in Wales later this year.