- Flood defences simply aren't good enough – here's what needs to be done.[1] Nov 11, 2019
Jan-Oct 2019[edit | edit source]
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
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]
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]
See also[edit | edit source]
- Environment quality UK news (latest), 2023, 2020-2022, 2018-2019, 2014-2017
- Environment quality UK
- Environment quality
- Environment quality news
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ theconversation.com
- ↑ The Independent
- ↑ The Guardian
- ↑ Horse Hill Rebel Alliance on facebook
- ↑ The Alternative UK
- ↑ The Guardian
- ↑ The Guardian
- ↑ The Guardian
- ↑ The Guardian
- ↑ The Independent
- ↑ gov.uk
- ↑ The Guardian
- ↑ The Guardian
- ↑ airqualitynews.com
- ↑ dailyrecord.co.uk
- ↑ parliament.uk
- ↑ BBC News