From the jet fuel used in bombing raids to acrid smoke from burning oil depots, the conflict in the Middle East is inflicting a significant toll on nature and the climate.AFP interviewed experts about the environmental cost of war that often goes under the radar:- Bombers and warships -US and Israeli aircraft use a considerable…
Some top US lobbying firms are simultaneously working both sides of the Pfas “forever chemicals” issue, raising serious conflict of interest questions and concerns that their activity is slowing states’ efforts to rein in the public health threat. The review of six states’ lobbying records conducted by the non-profit F-Minus found a range of scenarios…
The Environment Agency (EA) could get “police-style” powers as part of a government crackdown on waste crime. The newly-announced measure, which is part of its yet-to-be published Waste Crime Action Plan targeting issues such as fly-tipping and large illegal sites, could allow enforcement officers to arrest suspected criminals without a warrant. Officials could also seize…
The environmental projects have been awarded money from Broadland District Council’s Future for Nature Fund. The fund supports initiatives which restore natural habitats, capture carbon and improve public access to green spaces. The successful projects picked to get money from the council’s fund, include: • Strumpshaw Parish Council – Enhancing a footpath to create a…
The Environment Agency has been appointed as the Lead Environmental Regulator for the East West Rail project, creating a single coordinating body responsible for environmental guidance and approvals. The decision forms part of a wider “regulation reset” introduced by the government, aimed at accelerating planning decisions for major infrastructure schemes while maintaining environmental protections. Under…
The Environment Agency has confirmed more detail on a major flood protection scheme planned for properties stretching from Barton to New Holland Ivan Morris Poxton Local Democracy Reporter 10:59, 15 Mar 2026 Satellite view of Barton to New Holland, where a flood protection scheme is planned by the Environment Agency(Image: Google Maps) The Environment Agency…
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (MWL) secured the top spot in the Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE) programme. It was also ranked the second highest ranked in the country. Rob Cooper, chief executive of MWL, said: “These results are a real source of pride for us, showing that our Trust…
Waste criminals could soon face police-style powers as the government steps up its crackdown on the crime. Under a new zero-tolerance approach, the government is looking to expand powers under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) as well as the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) and other legislation to the Environment Agency and…
It comes as new measures were proposed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on Saturday that could see drivers in England, Scotland and Wales given penalty points on their licences if caught fly-tipping. Licence holders can be disqualified from driving if they build up 12 or more penalty points within a period…
Currently, fly-tipping is a criminal offence, under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Under new legislation, people caught transporting and dealing with waste illegally will face up to five years in prison. Ministers are looking to expand powers for the Environment Agency and its enforcement officers under existing legislation including the Police and Criminal Evidence Act…
