Environmental Protection
Keep up to date with what’s happening to the world around us.
Two climate change bills go head-to-head in Northern Ireland
A compromise is needed between the NI Green Party Leader’s vision and that of DAERA
Updated WHO air quality guidelines ‘step in right direction’
Majority of levels adjusted downwards with new warning
CIEH-backed amendment to Environment Bill puts spotlight on clean air
House of Lords increases the pressure on the government to stick to WHO targets on air pollution
'Collective action globally is crucial to reducing the impact of climate change'
Rachel Richards, Port Health Support, Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority, on why climate change needs a multi-targeted approach
IPCC report underlines current state of the climate
Latest evidence confirms extent of damage to the environment but there is still cause for hope
UK homes heat up more quickly than those in western Europe
Insulating properties will help people in fuel poverty as well as our environment
Care for your own river, environmentalists urge
Yorkshire campaigners clean up River Wharfe by applying for bathing water status.
“People have been aware of air pollution for centuries”
The chair of the Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants spoke to EHN Extra about pollution, pandemics – and how noise affects health.
Tougher air pollution limits set for autumn 2022
Tougher new air pollution limits are to be introduced in England by October 2022 influenced by WHO guidelines.
Removing asbestos from schools an ‘urgent priority’
Asbestos is one of many pollutants poisoning the environment and reducing air quality.
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