Environmental Protection
Keep up to date with what’s happening to the world around us.
Single-use plastics ban extended in England
Plastics ban ‘nibbling around the edges’ of the problem, say campaigners
‘Recycling’ plan aims to replace water from Thames with treated sewage
Thames Water may utilise wastewater in its bid to maintain a resilient water supply
New Scottish planning rules target emissions
Planning framework prioritises the environment in an effort to hit 2045 climate targets
UK government injects funds into nuclear and hydrogen innovation
Over £100m will support the UK’s ‘clean energy’ production, with the majority being invested in nuclear fuel
Delayed post-Brexit farm funding scheme causes concern
Farming policy in England has been revised, putting climate crisis at core
Report proves economic and environmental value of lone trees
Report shows value of individual trees in tackling air quality, climate change and noise pollution
Chancellor’s Autumn Statement is “too little too late”
Environmental campaigners say investment is too late and fails to tackle key climate issues
Nearly one fifth of waste cannot be recycled in England and Wales
Nearly one fifth of waste cannot be recycled in England and Wales
River pollution: is legislative reform the answer?
River pollution: is legislative reform the answer?
Construction industry responsible for 18% of UK’s large particle pollution
Workers in building trade are frustrated by lack of action, says new report
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