Pollution
Pollution news from UK Parliament.
Committee raises concerns over Government's air quality breaches
EU Energy and Environment Committee writes to Secretary of State
28 June 2018
UK Government's breach of EU air quality limits investigated by Committee
The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee investigates why the UK Government is failing to comply with the EU air quality Directive.
08 June 2018
Committee launches carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) inquiry
Inquiry examines Government's commitment to deploying CCUS technology
29 May 2018
Major motor manufacturers questioned on electric vehicle opportunities
Representatives from Nissan, BMW and Toyota questioned on how the UK can maximise electric vehicle economic benefits
22 May 2018
Minister questioned on reducing nitrate pollution
Environmental Audit Committee takes evidence from Defra and the Environment Agency
21 March 2018
Committees call for a new Clean Air Act
Four Committees publish report on improving air quality
15 March 2018
Water industry and the agricultural sector questioned on nitrates
Envronmental Audit Committee hears on respective roles and if more could be done to reduce pollution
06 March 2018
Academics and environmental groups give evidence on nitrates
Environmental Audit Committee examines the scale of nitrate pollution in the UK and worldwide
28 February 2018
Minister questioned on Chinese waste import ban
Environmental Audit Committee examines the Government's awareness and preparations for the ban
31 January 2018
China's restrictions on foreign waste imports explored
Environmental Audit Committee questions local authorities
30 January 2018
The UK needs a deposit return scheme for plastic bottles
Environmental Audit Committee publishes report on plastic pollution
22 December 2017
UK progress on reducing F-gas emissions examined
Environmental Audit Committee questions the Environmental Investigation Agency
05 December 2017
Ministers questioned on improving air quality
Committees hold Ministers to account over the Government's latest plans to reduce nitrogen dioxide
30 November 2017
Mayor of London questioned on air quality
The four Committees also hear from local government representatives and legal and health experts
23 November 2017
Sustainability in the Ministry of Justice examined
Environmental Audit Committee questions officials on NAO report on the Ministry's estate and sustainability issues
14 November 2017