15 Sep 2020
The first UK-wide citizens’ assembly on climate change, Climate Assembly UK, has published its final report, setting out a clear, internally consistent and timely path for how the UK can reach its legally binding target of net zero emissions by 2050. Six Select Committees of the House of Commons commissioned the citizens’ assembly to understand […]
01 Jul 2020
The government’s covi-19 recovery strategy includes (largely already committed) money for ‘shovel ready’ projects covering hospitals, schools and transport. But, apart from a recommitment to reforest parts of the country by planting more than 75,000 acres of trees every year by 2025, there is little to please the environmental sector. There is just £40m for […]
13 Jan 2020
UK satellites to help lead the fight against climate change new government-backed virtual satellite data centre will analyse the impact climate change is having on the UK, help shape policies on reducing carbon emissions, and contribute to reaching net zero targets 50 new PhD researchers and £5 million investment to enable use of satellite images to better […]
13 Jan 2020
The government has published a summary of responses to the recent Environment Agency consultation on changes to the water company drought plan guideline (WC DPG) and the new and updated supplementary guidance. The EA will amend the guidance to: emphasise the need for water companies to engage with their customers as early as possible as […]
07 Jan 2020
The new government set out its priorities in the Queen’s Speech just before Christmas. Not much in the way of specifics, but the following paragraph will be of interest. “My Government will continue to take steps to meet the world-leading target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. It will continue to lead the […]
17 Dec 2019
It was a momentous night and the 2019 election has produced a decisive result. Brexit with all its ramifications will proceed. The next Queen’s speech will come in the next few days (Thursday) – watch out for the Environment Bill & Fisheries Bill in particular. Pity to lose two strong environmentalists in Mary Creagh who […]
19 Nov 2019
Guardian ‘The Conservative party’s record on tackling the climate crisis has been condemned by leading scientists and former government advisers, as the Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, warned that the forthcoming election was the last chance to halt the escalating emergency. Experts accused the Conservatives of copying rightwing politicians in the US by deliberately weakening environmental protections. Meanwhile, analysis […]
02 Nov 2019
So the election has been called, in one of the shortest Parliamentary sessions ever. One positive was the introduction of a fuller version of the Environment Bill which has received detailed commentary. One to bank for the next Parliament. There is a key message to get out to encourage everyone to register to vote. Fracking […]
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