Environmental Protection
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Lessons from another culture
What a professor in environmental health engineering learnt about cultural sensitivity from tackling unsanitary water and stunted growth in northern Guatemala.
Wild animals banned from circuses
Environment secretary unveils bill to ban the use of animals such as camels, zebras and reindeer, as animal welfare groups say it's about time.
The Environment Bill should be a new beginning
Environment Bill will be a key part of the UK’s post-EU legal landscape but it will take bravery from the government.
London streets now even wetter
New water refill points in the city aim to tackle the crisis of single-use plastic.
Capital’s low emission zone 'just the first step'
As the world’s first 24-hour ultra low emission zone (ULEZ) came into operation the Mayor, Sadiq Khan, reveals it has already reduced harmful pollution levels.
Noise nuisance: is the law about to change?
It has long been an established principle of common law nuisance that it is no defence that the claimant ‘came to the nuisance’.
Grenfell ground contamination raises public health concerns
Researchers call for long-term health screening as soil and debris analysis following fire reveals cancer-causing chemicals and respiratory sensitisers.
Career advice: how to switch sector
What you need to know if you're considering moving from public to private sector.
Local authorities should ‘plan away’ air pollution
Local authorities should actively protect residents from traffic-related pollution during the planning stage of developments.
Government presses ahead with waste consultations
The government has opened four consultations seeking views on the reform of packaging and waste.
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