Pollution
Pollution news from UK Parliament.
Vacancy: Specialist Adviser for Environmental Audit Committee inquiry into Addressing the risks from perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
Can you help Parliament examine how well equipped the UK is to address the health and environmental risks from PFAS chemicals?
10 April 2025
EAC launches new inquiry to address the risks of PFAS forever chemicals within the UK’s regulatory approach
Inquiry launch: Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
09 April 2025
Are MPAs fit for purpose, and how can we better plan our oceans and seas to protect precious habitats?
Government ministers will answer questions from the Environmental Audit Committee on how the UK uses its seas and oceans amid rising demand from industries spanning activities from renewable energy to fishing, and Government commitments to designate 30% of the UK’s waters as protected areas by 2030.
28 March 2025
Is airport expansion compatible with net zero and environment targets? EAC launches new inquiry
As the Government commits to the expansion of airport capacity in the UK, the Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new inquiry to examine whether doing so can be achieved in line with climate and environment goals.
28 March 2025
EAC to quiz Environment Secretary “at a crucial time to seek some reassurance”
At a time of heightened speculation regarding the Government’s commitment to nature and the environment, the Environment Secretary will next week face the Environmental Audit Committee.
20 March 2025
EFRA Committee publishes strategy to guide its work
The EFRA Committee today publishes a document which details its strategic principles and the policy priorities that will underpin its work over the course of this Parliament.
11 March 2025
Comment: The Seventh Carbon Budget
Reacting to the Climate Change Committee’s report on meeting the Seventh Carbon Budget, Environmental Audit Committee Chair, Toby Perkins MP, said:
26 February 2025
Eight more water companies to be quizzed by MPs
The EFRA Committee today announces the schedule for its upcoming evidence sessions with water companies, as part of its ‘reforming the water sector’ inquiry.
14 February 2025
Water (Special Measures) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Lords members consider final Commons changes as bill set to become law. Catch up
12 February 2025
Environment and Climate Change Committee launches new inquiry into nitrogen
The Environment and Climate Change Committee has launched an inquiry into nitrogen.
04 February 2025
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss levels of rape prosecution, copyright and artificial intelligence, the Office for Students' 2025-2030 strategy, and glorification of terrorism in four short debates. Catch up
31 January 2025
Comment: Plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport
Reacting to the announcement by the Chancellor that the Government supports plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport, Environmental Audit Committee Chair, Toby Perkins MP, said:
29 January 2025
Effects of climate change on natural ecosystems at centre of Lords debate
Members discuss the role of nature conservation in combatting global warming. Catch up
17 January 2025
Reforming the water sector: MPs launch new inquiry
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee is today (Thursday 19 December) launching a new inquiry, Reforming the Water Sector, to scrutinise the breadth of issues confronting the water sector.
19 December 2024
Correspondence: EAC Chair writes to Environment Secretary urging improvements in sewer overflow regulation
The letter comes following findings that the Defra, the Environment Agency and Ofwat had failed to comply with environmental law.
18 December 2024