Environmental Protection
Keep up to date with what’s happening to the world around us.
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.
US pledges to halve warming emissions
But EU and UK plans to cut emissions still the most ambitious.
‘We tapped into a deep frustration about transport policies’
How one small non-profit organisation is challenging the Government’s multi-billion-pound roads strategy.
Shocking levels of sewage and storm water polluting rivers
More monitoring needed to clean up our waterways, says charity.
Tales from the front line: ‘The smell of traffic can be sickening’
The chief of a charity working to improving air quality describes the herculean task in Kampala, one of the most polluted cities in Africa.
Honorary professorship for EHP entrepreneur
Scott Brady recognised for role in inspiring and supporting Stirling university students.
Laws protecting people and nature ‘are weaker’ post-Brexit
Air pollution and waste among environmental policy areas most likely to suffer.
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