Environmental Protection
Keep up to date with what’s happening to the world around us.
Environmental health apprenticeships grow in popularity
Environmental health apprenticeships are now available at four universities in the UK
Increased fly-tipping sees greater power given to local authorities
Defra’s latest statistics show lockdown fuelled an increase in fly-tipping incidents, while CLA calls for tougher punishments for perpetrators
London air pollution traffic scheme now largest in Europe
Capital’s policies could prevent almost 300,000 new cases of air quality related diseases
EC’s push to keep waste shipments within Europe proves divisive
The EC’s more rigid waste proposals ring alarm bells with recyclers
Landmark ruling puts pressure on Environment Agency to tackle air pollution
“Public health emergency” called as landmark judgement passed
Air pollution cut short 307,000 lives across the EU
EEA report shows that thousands of lives could have been saved if PM targets had been met, but that the EU is now on track to reach European Green Deal target
Two climate change bills go head-to-head in Northern Ireland
A compromise is needed between the NI Green Party Leader’s vision and that of DAERA
Updated WHO air quality guidelines ‘step in right direction’
Majority of levels adjusted downwards with new warning
CIEH-backed amendment to Environment Bill puts spotlight on clean air
House of Lords increases the pressure on the government to stick to WHO targets on air pollution
'Collective action globally is crucial to reducing the impact of climate change'
Rachel Richards, Port Health Support, Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority, on why climate change needs a multi-targeted approach
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