Environmental Protection
Keep up to date with what’s happening to the world around us.
Government to be sued over gas power plant approval
ClientEarth launches challenge after business secretary goes against planning inspectorate’s recommendation.
Wild animals banned from circuses
Campaigners celebrate and set sights on ban on domesticated animals.
Heathrow pollution found in central London
Discovery of ultra fine particles many miles from airports prompts call for more research into health impact.
UK firefighters to help tackle environmental impact of Australian fires
Volunteer force ready to mobilise to support Australian crews still battling blazes.
Tales from the front line: the reluctant activist
Jeff Beynon says he isn’t a rebel – taking part in the Autumn Uprising was an extension of who he is as an EHP.
Fly-tipper who blocked roads sent to jail after EH investigation
Joint operation was one of the largest of its kind, successfully prosecuting for 26 offences.
Manifesto promises: which parties have EH at heart?
We’ve sifted through the political parties’ manifestos to find out.
Tales from the front line: Going to the dogs
What happened when an EHP discovered 30 dogs and two raccoons being kept in appalling conditions on a derelict site.
Children will bear the cost of skipping the Paris Agreement
Lancet report outlines consequences for next generation if action on climate crisis is not taken now.
Inquiry launched into new Environment Bill
Environment select committee concerned that the bill does not go far enough.
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