Environmental protection

Four years on from the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) report into e-waste, it appears little progress has been made

The Environment and Climate Change Committees launches an inquiry into methane.

Lords members discuss pollution of rivers and water company regulation. Catch up

Environmental Audit Committee Chair, Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP reacts to news that the Government is consulting on 27 new designated swimming spots across England

Members discuss draft law to end exports of certain animals for fattening and slaughter in Great Britain. Catch up

Environmental Audit Committee publishes Heat resilience and sustainable cooling report

James Gray MP, Chair of the Environmental Audit Sub-Committee on Polar Research, writes about his experience gathering evidence for the Committee in Antarctica

Members discuss infectious disease threats to human, animal and plant health. Catch up

Impact of climate change on developing nations on agenda. Catch up

UK consumption is unsustainable, with the nation’s appetite for commodities including soy, cocoa, palm oil, beef and leather putting enormous pressure on forests - the EAC warns

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee publishes report into soil health

Environmental Audit Committee Chairman, Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP reacts to today’s announcement by the Government on boosting access to nature

The Environmental Audit Committee argues that progress made at COP26 is at risk of being undone through mixed messaging from the Government

Government takes leisurely approach to tackling food security

Committee publishes the Government’s response to its report, Protecting Marine Mammals in the UK and Abroad