Pollution
Pollution news from UK Parliament.
Fashion firms’ no-show branded “poor performance” by EAC Chair
The Chair has says he is “disappointed” in the 15 fashion firms who declined invitations
01 May 2024
Wet wipes ban: EAC Chair hails “positive step” but encourages further measures
Wet wipes ban: EAC Chair hails “positive step” but encourages further measures
24 April 2024
Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill begins detailed scrutiny in the Lords
Lords discuss banning flaring and venting for new offshore installations during line by line scrutiny of the bill. Catch up
24 April 2024
Committee to investigate scale of metal mine pollution in Wales
Committee to investigate scale of metal mine pollution in Wales
24 April 2024
Pwyllgor i ymchwilio i raddfa llygredd mwyngloddiau metel yng Nghymru
Pwyllgor i ymchwilio i raddfa llygredd mwyngloddiau metel yng Nghymru
24 April 2024
Is the Government doing enough to fix the UK’s rivers? Committee takes stock of water quality progress
Environmental Audit Committee announces follow-up to water quality inquiry
23 April 2024
Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill debated in the Lords
Members discuss draft law to regulate licensing rounds for North Sea oil. Catch up
27 March 2024
Government failing to grasp fully the “e-waste tsunami”: EAC questions why so many of its recommendations accepted by Ministers are not being consulted on
Four years on from the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) report into e-waste, it appears little progress has been made
12 March 2024
Pollution in rivers on Lords agenda
Lords members discuss pollution of rivers and water company regulation. Catch up
01 March 2024
Threats to UK biodiversity at heart of Lords debate
Members discuss infectious disease threats to human, animal and plant health. Catch up
19 January 2024
Energy Bill completes passage through Parliament
Members discuss changes on community energy supplies as bill set to become law. Catch up
25 October 2023
Private members' bills in the Lords in the 2022-23 session
Follow the progress of private members' bills in the House of Lords during the 2022-23 session of Parliament
25 August 2023
Strategic plan needed to deliver nuclear power and close the power gap
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee publishes landmark report on the future of nuclear power in the UK
30 July 2023
Light and noise pollution are “neglected pollutants” in need of renewed focus
Science and Technology Committee publish report into artificial light and noise and its impact on human health
18 July 2023
Comment: Unlimited fines for pollution events
Philip Dunne MP reacts to the Government’s announcement today that new laws will end the cap on civil penalties for environmental offences
12 July 2023