Environmental Protection
Keep up to date with what’s happening to the world around us.
Government urged to tackle chemical pollution of rivers
Environment Agency data shows toxic chemicals present in many of England’s rivers and lakes, some of which can kill fish, insects and wildlife
Swiss study shows microbes can degrade plastics at low temperatures
Microbes capable of functioning at 15°C could represent a breakthrough in the microbial recycling of plastics
Figures show true cost of forever chemicals to society
Calculations show that cost of ‘forever chemicals’ to society far outweighs profits made by manufacturers
UK investment in clean energy fell by 10% in 2022
Research by the Liberal Democrats suggests UK is falling behind as US and Europe increase investment
Sewage legislation leads to a storm of opposition
Storm overflows to be fitted with monitoring devices by end of 2023 as water companies to be held to account
Campaigners say road-building spree could derail UK’s net zero targets
Updated DfT plan increases carbon emission figures by 130 megatonnes as HGV and van miles higher than forecast
Pressure builds on UK ministers to tighten regulations on ‘forever chemicals’
US proposes cap on carcinogeous compounds in drinking water as environmental charities urge UK to restrict use and production of PFAS
Four-day week would dramatically reduce UK’s carbon footprint
World’s largest trial finds four-day week reaps environmental and health benefits
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
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
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