New Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) watchdog warns of impending tipping points and demands action from UK Government.
… Environment in 'precarious' state says … Beament | 13th May 2022 | News Office For Environmental Protection UK Government Brexit … Economics 2.28847856.jpg New Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) watchdog warns …
Natural Capital Committee finds five of seven areas examined - freshwater, marine, soils, plants and wildlife and land - are deteriorating.
… decline despite targets to improve the environment, an expert committee has warned. … how to deliver on the pledge to improve the environment in a generation, found no area was … and wildlife and land, England’s natural environment is deteriorating, the committee …
The Environment Agency's Emma Howard Boyd and Natural England chairman Tony Juniper demand 'sustainable industrial revolution'.
… Environment Agency calls for green … Emily Beament | 2nd August 2019 News Environment Agency EA Emma Howard Boyd Natural … Breakdown Thought Leaders full_38140.jpg The Environment Agency's Emma Howard Boyd and …
Public Accounts Committee slams Tory government for 'disappointing' progress on its own 2018 25-year environment plan.
… Boris 'painfully slow' on environment Emily Beament | 3rd February 2021 | News 25 Year Environment Plan UK Government Boris Johnson … progress on its own 2018 25-year environment plan. “Painfully slow” progress …
The UK Government delays passage of the The Environment Bill, not expected to become law until autumn.
… Environmental legislation delay ‘deeply … Emily Beament | 26th January 2021 | News Environment Act UK Government Wildlife Trusts … The UK Government delays passage of the The Environment Bill, not expected to become law …
The Environment Bill has been reintroduced to Parliament with new powers to stop plastic rubbish exports to less developed countries.
… | 30th January 2020 News Change Makers Environment Bill Plastic Pollution Air Pollution Office Of Environmental Protection … The Environment Bill has been reintroduced to … under new legislation to protect the environment. The Environment Bill has been …
Environment Agency report on water companies found serious pollution incidents in England increased.
… Emily Beament | 18th July 2019 News Environment Agency Water Pollution Water Companies Environment Secretary DEFRA 33184978146_5c6cb7f777_z.jpg Environment Agency report on water companies …
Heads of Environment Agency, Natural England, Forestry Commission call for greater government investment in green measures to reboot the economy.
… Economics Climate Breakdown Natural England Environment Agency Forestry Commission … s960_tony_juniper_960x640.jpg Heads of Environment Agency, Natural England, Forestry … calls for a green recovery from the pandemic. Environment Agency chairwoman Emma Howard …
The Fisheries Bill creates powers for UK to operate as independent coastal state and manage its fish stocks.
… December 2020. Stocks But Sarah Denman, an UK environment lawyer at ClientEarth, said the … sustainably for the benefit of the marine environment and coastal communities. "In the … to protect, preserve and restore our marine environment." Patrick Killoran at Greener UK …
'We can't win a war against water by building away climate change with infinitely high flood defences.'
… | 9th May 2019 News Climate Breakdown Floods Environment Agency dims.jpeg 'We can't win a … defences in the face of climate change, the Environment Agency has said. But Environment Agency chairwoman Emma Howard Boyd …
Coasts have a therapeutic effect on people, boosting wellbeing and mental health says Defra.
… 46 peer-reviewed papers and published by the Environment Department (Defra) said. People … time by the sea, compared to other natural environments, the study said. The review also … on the beaches and shores. It warns the environment around the coasts is affected by …
A decade of 'diminishing' regulation funding puts pressure on water pollution enforcement.
… in government funding has put pressure on Environment Agency efforts to take action … said prosecution of companies for breaking environmental rules was one of the “key … the overall government grant for the agency’s environmental work – including enforcement – …
Delaying or diluting payments for farmers to help nature recover would be a significant missed economic opportunity, the government has been warned.
… organisation has written an open letter to environment secretary Ranil Jayawardena, … him to implement without delay the new “environmental land management scheme” (Elms) … pioneered by Michael Gove when he was environment secretary and worked on for …
Think tank IPPR report advises government to extend climate change style laws to prevent breakdown across the natural environment.
… laws to prevent breakdown across the natural environment. UK climate change laws should be extended to other areas of "environmental breakdown" with binding targets … body to hold ministers to account on environmental regulations. IPPR warns that …
Head of the Environment Agency James Bevan calls for ban on waste exports and for regulators to have more weapons to tip the scales on waste crime.
… Emily Beament | 12th April 2022 | News Environment Agency Environmental Services Association Pollution wastepicker Head of the Environment Agency James Bevan calls for ban …
Environment secretary Michael Gove warns time is running out - as Extinction Rebellion holds 'summer rebellion'.
… July 2019 News Thought Leaders Michael Gove Environment Secretary DEFRA Climate Breakdown Kew Gardens 21553735-1.jpg Environment secretary Michael Gove warns time … to the planet that human beings have done, environment secretary Michael Gove is warning. …
'This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to safeguard the environment for the younger generations.'
… opportunity to safeguard the environment for the younger generations.' More … was written by GB rowing team member and environmental lawyer Melissa Wilson, on behalf … opportunity to safeguard the environment for the younger generations. “The …
Groups ranging from the Women's Institute to Greenpeace call for spending review to kick-start an ambitious environment programme.
… spending review to kick-start an ambitious environment programme. Public spending on the … to kick-start an ambitious programme on the environment. Boosting spending will help … the letter, the groups warn: "The climate and environmental crisis has no modern parallel …
The charity does not expect the move will have a negative impact on financial returns.
… as part of efforts to protect the natural environment. The trust, which generates heat … start-ups and portfolios that benefit the environment. The charity has just over £1 … "They enable us to look after the natural environment and keep our membership fees …
More than 13.4 million English households currently do not get their kitchen scraps picked up separately from the black bin rubbish.
… But the government has set out plans in its Environment Bill for food waste to be … food waste. Technology But David Renard, environment spokesman for the LGA, said: … systems." Sustainable A spokeswoman for the Environment Department (Defra) said: "Nobody …
A huge 96 percent of Royal Horticultural Society members believe in the health benefits of gardening.
… which the charity said benefits wildlife, the environment, health and well-being. It is … "This is immensely positive for wildlife, the environment and numerous other benefits, … wildlife, bees, beauty and benefits to the environment. "We would have less nature, …
Wildlife Trusts lawyers contact environment secretary demanding he demonstrate decision to allow pesticide use is lawful.
… bees.jpg Wildlife Trusts lawyers contact environment secretary demanding he demonstrate … for the Wildlife Trusts have contacted environment secretary George Eustice to ask … a similar application because of unacceptable environmental risks. The Trusts say that …
Greener UK coalition says there is still a chance to enhance environmental protections in final 'report card' on Brexit.
… says there is still a chance to enhance environmental protections in final 'report … said there is still a chance to enhance environmental protections as it issued its … progress on the pledge, outlined by then environment secretary Michael Gove in 2017, to …
£193 million earmarked for research to reduce emissions and help developing countries adapt to climate change.
… Stewart has pledged to put climate and the environment at the heart of efforts to improve … on tackling climate change and protecting the environment. He announced that £193 million … and climate change and protect their local environment. "If we can get it right we can …