Would a ‘Food Intelligence Unit’ end supply chain issues?
Fruit and vegetable shortages prompt call for Food Intelligence Unit to assess and advise on supply chain
‘Forever chemicals’ found in thousands of sites across UK and Europe
Mapping project shows forever chemicals have spiralled out of control in UK and Europe, posing threat to human health, marine and animal life
Local authorities get funding boost to tackle air quality
Funding will help local authorities develop and implement measures to protect public health and the environment
Amendments aim to improve standards in social housing
Social landlords will be required to address complaints of damp and mould within strict timeframes as part of Awaab’s Law, announced in February
Plan to meet environmental targets proves divisive
Government’s five-year plan aims to improve air and water quality but organisations say joined up delivery is key
Calls for government to get tough on waste crime
Fly-tipping incidents have decreased in England, but organisations say figures fail to show full picture
Call for legislation to ban disposable vapes
Over half of single-use vapes are thrown away, exacerbating the climate emergency
Whitby Harbour pilot project could benefit other UK estuaries
New artificial habitats located in Whitby Harbour could boost biodiversity and improve water quality in the River Esk
CIEH warns of need for extra EH resources to ensure food safety
FSA report reveals over 50,000 food business operators (FBOs) not yet inspected
