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May
18
2024
Further update to Brexit regs
The Government continues to update sundry environmental regulations to reflect Brexit (Retained EU laws). The Environment Act 2021 (Commencement No. 9 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024 mostly cover waste.
May
18
2024
UK carbon footprint updated
Carbon footprint for the UK and England to 2021- this publication investigates the impact that UK consumption has on carbon dioxide emissions.
May
18
2024
Guidance updated for Scottish air quality
Scottish Government has issued an update to Local Air Quality Management Policy Guidance.
May
18
2024
Water quality progress missed says OEP
Key targets designed to protect rivers, lakes and coastal waters in England will be missed, a report by the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has found.
May
17
2024
REACH regs further streamlining
The Government is consulting on changes to reducing costs to businesses moving from EU REACH regime to UK REACH.
May
14
2024
English bathing waters designated
Following a public consultation, 27 new bathing water sites will be designated ahead of the 2024 bathing water season, which runs between 15 May and 30 September. The new sites will take the total number of bathing waters to 451 across England – the hig
May
11
2024
Bin collections 'simplified' in new guidance
New "simpler" recycling collections will see the same materials collected from homes, workplaces and schools, ending the confusing patchwork of different approaches across England
May
6
2024
Species abundance stable
Data on species abundance suggests deterioration has slowed down in recent years.
Apr
25
2024
Wet wipe ban for UK
A ban on wet wipes containing plastc has been agreed by the UK Government, Welsh Government, Scottish Government and Northern Ireland Executive following a consultation in October 2023 on banning the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic.
Apr
22
2024
Scotland abandons 2030 deadline
Scotland has abandoned its 2030 net zero targets - 2045 will now be the key date.
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May
18
2024
Further update to Brexit regs
The Government continues to update sundry environmental regulations to reflect Brexit (Retained EU laws). The Environment Act 2021 (Commencement No. 9 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024 mostly cover waste.
May
18
2024
UK carbon footprint updated
Carbon footprint for the UK and England to 2021- this publication investigates the impact that UK consumption has on carbon dioxide emissions.
May
18
2024
Guidance updated for Scottish air quality
Scottish Government has issued an update to Local Air Quality Management Policy Guidance.
May
18
2024
Water quality progress missed says OEP
Key targets designed to protect rivers, lakes and coastal waters in England will be missed, a report by the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has found.
May
17
2024
REACH regs further streamlining
The Government is consulting on changes to reducing costs to businesses moving from EU REACH regime to UK REACH.
May
14
2024
English bathing waters designated
Following a public consultation, 27 new bathing water sites will be designated ahead of the 2024 bathing water season, which runs between 15 May and 30 September. The new sites will take the total number of bathing waters to 451 across England – the hig
May
11
2024
Bin collections 'simplified' in new guidance
New "simpler" recycling collections will see the same materials collected from homes, workplaces and schools, ending the confusing patchwork of different approaches across England
May
6
2024
Species abundance stable
Data on species abundance suggests deterioration has slowed down in recent years.
Apr
25
2024
Wet wipe ban for UK
A ban on wet wipes containing plastc has been agreed by the UK Government, Welsh Government, Scottish Government and Northern Ireland Executive following a consultation in October 2023 on banning the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic.
Apr
22
2024
Scotland abandons 2030 deadline
Scotland has abandoned its 2030 net zero targets - 2045 will now be the key date.
… …