Environmental Protection
Keep up to date with what’s happening to the world around us.
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.
Office for Environmental Protection takes shape
First non-executive members appointed and base created in Worcester.
Suspended prison sentence for ‘man with van’ fly-tipper
North Kesteven council’s dogged investigative work was no match for evasive illegal waste carrier.
Long-awaited Environment Bill brings disappointment over ‘squandered chances’
Positive measures include banning sale of compost containing peat but WHO standards on air pollution have not been adopted.
Why should we care about bugs?
Invertebrates are vitally important to a healthy planet – and are on the front line of our battle against COVID-19.
Litter-pick your way to a better environment and mental health
Now more than ever it is crucial for people to reconnect with the outdoors.
‘Reduce UK air pollution to WHO limits’, urges coroner in Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah case
Public awareness of how to reduce exposure must also be increased.
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