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  • Flood defences simply aren't good enough – here's what needs to be done.[1] Nov 11, 2019

Jan-Oct 2019[edit | edit source]

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Doctors in Rebellion
Authors: Rubber Republic, Oct 21, 2019

Air pollution is now a 'health emergency', head of NHS England warns.[2] Oct 21

Don't frack with us: meet the victorious activist 'Nanas' of Lancashire.[3] Oct 13

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In July 2019, Surrey County Council declared climate emergency. Two months later, they gave the go-ahead to plans for four more oil wells at Horse Hill, near Gatwick. To highlight the dangers of more oil drilling in a time of climate emergency, there will be a demonstration in October.[4] Sep 16

If a corporation can have "legal personhood", so can a river. And not just the River Ganges... but the River Frome too.[5] Sep 10

UK parents 'worryingly unaware' of damage from air pollution.[6] Feb 5

Local councils heading for fracking showdown with government. Greater Manchester tells firms they are not welcome.[7] Jan 4

2018[edit | edit source]

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Top climate scientist blasts UK's fracking plans as 'aping Trump', Oct 13[8]

Campaigners celebrate as oil drilling at Surrey Hills site is blocked, Sep 4[9]

London considering car-free days in effort to tackle deadly pollution problem, May 15[10]

Deposit return scheme in fight against plastic, Mar 28[11]

London trials free water bottle refills in bid to cut plastic waste, Mar 15[12]

Most UK parents back air pollution exclusion zones around schools, Feb 26[13]

Government air quality plan ruled 'unlawful', Feb 21[14]

Scotland to ban all plastic straws as Holyrood backs Sunday Mail campaign, Feb 11[15]

25-Year Environment Plan inquiry launched, Feb 1[16]

Plastic bottles: Free water refill points rolled out to cut waste, Jan 25[17]

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Authors Phil Green
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Created February 22, 2023 by Phil Green
Modified February 19, 2024 by Phil Green
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