EU regulator releases key opinions on proposal to ban PFAS
Release of two documents – one still in draft form – bring PFAS ban closer, but the extent remains unclear Source link
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Environment Agency warns Ilminster flooding protection scheme could take decade
The area has previously been hit with severe flooding Daniel Mumby and Local Democracy Reporter 06:20, 26 Mar 2026 Floodwater within Holway House Park in Ilminster, pictured in October 2021(Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service) The Environment Agency says it could take “about a decade” for a scheme to be implemented to safeguard Ilminster park homes…
Petroleum producers demand support for carbon capture technology
Oil and gas firms say they can’t meet CCS deployment target without public and policy support Source link
Social housing finances under pressure despite most stable policy environment in nearly 20 years, Housemark report finds
The social housing sector is operating in its most stable policy and funding environment for nearly two decades, yet financial pressure remains intense and delivery capacity is constrained, according to Housemark’s new 2026 housing sector finance analysis. The report sets out how landlords can turn stability into delivery by focusing on four practical levers. Firstly,…
US has caused $10tn worth of climate damage since 1990, research finds | Climate crisis
The US has caused an eye-watering $10tn in global damages to the world over the past three decades through its vast planet-heating emissions, with a quarter of this economic pain inflicted upon itself, new research has found. By being the largest carbon emitter in history, the US has caused greater harm to worldwide economic growth…
Thirteen Schools Take Park in Council Environmental Youth Speak Comp
Pupils from 13 primary and secondary schools across the district took part in this year’s Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Environmental Youth Speak competition. The event was compered by Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell, and organised by the Council’s Sustainability section. The pupils, who were pre-selected from over 40 online video submissions received from…
Report on environmental projects in Fareham published
Fareham Borough Council has published the latest edition of Fareham’s Greener Future, reflecting work completed since the first publication in March 2024. The report details actions taken to reduce carbon emissions, support wildlife, lower energy costs for tenants, and educate the wider community on environmental issues. READ MORE: Feedback sought on updated New Forest housing…
Bishop Arnold: War is “systematically destroying the environment as well as human life”
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 @ 10:32 am Responding to a recent report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) highlighting that the period 2015-2025 is the hottest 11 years on record, Bishop John Arnold, Lead Bishop for Environmental Issues for the Bishops’ Conference, said: “I was alarmed to see the recent World Meteorological Organization report suggesting…
Police officer tells court of hostile environment at Epping asylum hotel protest
A police officer told a court there was a “very hostile environment” at an asylum seeker hotel protest, with missiles being thrown and people attacking officers with shields. Chief Inspector Stuart Austin, of Essex Police, said police carriers were having their windscreens hit and wing mirrors torn off during demonstrations outside the Bell Hotel in…
Couple sue Environment Agency for £4.5m over flood wall that left 500-year-old home ‘boggy’
A retired couple is pursuing the Environment Agency through the courts, seeking £4.5million in compensation for damage they claim was inflicted upon their historic riverside residence in Kent. Roger and Suzanne Brookhouse, both passionate amateur historians, have brought their case before the Upper Tribunal in London over severe damp problems at The King’s Lodging in…