Jul
21
2023
The government has released its 5th and final annual report on the 25 Year Environment Plan that was published in 2018. Future reporting will be more ‘timely’, the Government pledges.
Jul
21
2023
New heat maps from five of England’s biggest cities reveal the benefits of trees and green spaces in helping to cool urban areas.
Jul
19
2023
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
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
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
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
The statutory Climate Change Committee notes a ‘lack of urgency’ on action on climate change.
Jul
4
2023
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
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
Emissions of key air pollutants monitored under EU law continued to decline across most European Member States maintaining a trend since 2005.