Environmental Protection
Keep up to date with what’s happening to the world around us.
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.
Discourse around GM foods ‘has been complicated by politics’
Regulations for genetically modified and gene-edited foods face shake-up in Defra review.
Environment Agency chief says net zero isn’t enough to save our planet
Sir James Bevan: we also need to adapt to survive and thrive in a climate-changed world.
Bees ‘saved’ by cold snap
Harsh weather suppressed aphids that spread disease on sugar beet.
New coalition calls time on crop pesticides
Let’s work together to replace crop pesticides for a healthier future, say campaigners.
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