Pollution
Pollution news from UK Parliament.
Environmental impact of microplastics examined with academics
Environmental Audit Committee hears from academics on wide range of issues regarding microplastics
05 May 2016
Cancelled: Environmental impact of microplastics examined with academics
The Environmental Audit Committee evidence session on Tuesday 3 May 2016 has been cancelled
28 April 2016
Clean Air Zones urged for pollution hotspots, says Committee
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee publishes report on air quality
27 April 2016
Soil health examined with environment representatives
Environmental Audit Committee takes evidence on the state of the UK's soil
02 March 2016
Fifth carbon budget examined
Energy and Climate Change Committee investigates whether the level of fifth carbon budget is appropriate
29 February 2016
Climate change targets at risk without CCS investment
Energy and Climate Change Committee report warns carbon capture and storage cuts challenges COP21 targets
10 February 2016
Ministers questioned on air pollution
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee questions Oliver Letwin on policies to tackle air pollution
28 January 2016
Emissions violations: Managing Director of Volkswagen UK gives evidence
Transport Committee questions Paul Willis, Managing Director of Volkswagen UK, on the emissions scandal
25 January 2016
Local action to cut air pollution explored
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee looks at local action to cut air pollution
14 January 2016
Motoring experts give evidence on vehicle type approval
Transport Committee holds second evidence session for vehicle type approval inquiry
11 January 2016
Prime Minister questioned by Liaison Committee
Liaison Committee holds evidence session with the Prime Minister, David Cameron
18 December 2015
Academics and experts questioned on vehicle type approval
Transport Committee questions academics and experts on emissions testing and vehicle type approval
14 December 2015
Minister questioned on outcomes of Paris climate change talks
Energy and Climate Change Committee takes evidence on outcomes of Paris COP 21
11 December 2015
Government's responsibilities for air quality examined
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee look at the scale of the air pollution problem
09 December 2015
Vehicle type approval inquiry launched
Transport Committee examines whether the vehicle type approval testing is fit for purpose
16 November 2015