Environmental Protection
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Councils are failing to protect ancient woods, says Woodland Trust
Authorities are not acting on planning law changes, with 441 woods now under threat in England.
Tree planting could save planet but local ambition must be stronger
Planting trees is the ‘best climate change solution available today’, according to research into the impact of mass reforestation worldwide.
Allotments could save us post-Brexit and beyond, says professor
Gardening could save the planet, according to research published in a book that advocates food production through allotments and small-scale sustainable farms.
Communities make most of Clean Air Day despite Clean Air Zones’ postponement
Communities make most of Clean Air Day despite Clean Air Zones’ postponement.
Government will need ‘space-race-like commitment’ to reach 2050 goal
Environmental lawyers ClientEarth liken zero emissions target to JFK's pledge to reach the moon in the 1960s.
Changing environment is key threat to public health, says Wales chief medical officer
Changing environment is key threat to public health, says Wales chief medical officer.
Six ways to avoid being an 'accidental manager'
If you’re on the verge of being promoted into a leadership role, here are a few pointers to help you to get ready for the shift in responsibility.
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.
EHPs have the 'implicit understanding' to tackle climate change
Climate change is the greatest environmental health challenge since the Broad Street pump and EH professionals have a unique opportunity to tackle the threat.
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.
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