Environmental Protection
Keep up to date with what’s happening to the world around us.
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
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
Call for legislation to ban disposable vapes
Over half of single-use vapes are thrown away, exacerbating the climate emergency
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
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