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Jul
19
2023
Climate adaptation plans updated
Climate adaptation plans released
The UK government has unveiled its third National Adaptation Programme (NAP3) which sets out a strategic five-year plan to improve resilience and protect people, homes, businesses and cultural heritage against climate ch
Jul
13
2023
Unlimited fines beckon for waste
Waste offenders are set to be hit with unlimited fines, says the Government.
It is promising legislation scrap the cap on civil penalties and significantly broaden their scope to target a much wider range of environmental offences.
Jul
13
2023
Higher fines for litter and flytipping
On-the spot fines for litter, graffiti and fly-tipping are to rise as part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour.
Jul
13
2023
Water performance slight improvement
The Environment Agency has today (12 July) released its annual report on the environmental performance of England’s nine water and sewerage companies.
Jul
4
2023
UK ‘lack of urgency’ on climate
The statutory Climate Change Committee notes a ‘lack of urgency’ on action on climate change.
Jul
4
2023
UK emission trading tightening
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme Authority has announced a package of reforms to tighten limits on industrial, power and aviation emissions from 2024.
Jul
4
2023
Europe progresses air directive revision
European Parliament’s Environment Committee has endorsed a report recommending tighting of the Air Quality Directive. While UK is no longer part of the EU, policy decisions in Europe are likely to be reflected in UK policy.
Jul
4
2023
European ammonia remains high
Emissions of key air pollutants monitored under EU law continued to decline across most European Member States maintaining a trend since 2005.
Jun
27
2023
Wales launches noise consultation
Wales has launched a 14-week consultation on a draft Noise and Soundscape Plan for the five-year period from 2023 to 2028.
Jun
23
2023
Evidence on biodegradable waste to landfill
Defra has issued a Call for Evidence to support the development and targeting of policies to achieve the near elimination of biodegradable waste to landfill from 2028, in line with Net Zero ambitions.
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Jul
19
2023
Climate adaptation plans updated
Climate adaptation plans released The UK government has unveiled its third National Adaptation Programme (NAP3) which sets out a strategic five-year plan to improve resilience and protect people, homes, businesses and cultural heritage against climate ch
Jul
13
2023
Unlimited fines beckon for waste
Waste offenders are set to be hit with unlimited fines, says the Government. It is promising legislation scrap the cap on civil penalties and significantly broaden their scope to target a much wider range of environmental offences.
Jul
13
2023
Higher fines for litter and flytipping
On-the spot fines for litter, graffiti and fly-tipping are to rise as part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour.
Jul
13
2023
Water performance slight improvement
The Environment Agency has today (12 July) released its annual report on the environmental performance of England’s nine water and sewerage companies.
Jul
4
2023
UK ‘lack of urgency’ on climate
The statutory Climate Change Committee notes a ‘lack of urgency’ on action on climate change.
Jul
4
2023
UK emission trading tightening
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme Authority has announced a package of reforms to tighten limits on industrial, power and aviation emissions from 2024.
Jul
4
2023
Europe progresses air directive revision
European Parliament’s Environment Committee has endorsed a report recommending tighting of the Air Quality Directive. While UK is no longer part of the EU, policy decisions in Europe are likely to be reflected in UK policy.
Jul
4
2023
European ammonia remains high
Emissions of key air pollutants monitored under EU law continued to decline across most European Member States maintaining a trend since 2005.
Jun
27
2023
Wales launches noise consultation
Wales has launched a 14-week consultation on a draft Noise and Soundscape Plan for the five-year period from 2023 to 2028.
Jun
23
2023
Evidence on biodegradable waste to landfill
Defra has issued a Call for Evidence to support the development and targeting of policies to achieve the near elimination of biodegradable waste to landfill from 2028, in line with Net Zero ambitions.
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