Pollution
Pollution news from UK Parliament.
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
MPs to debate reducing plastic pollution in the oceans
MPs to debate reducing plastic pollution in the oceans
15 May 2023
Are Government targets on air pollution sufficient?
Environmental Audit Committee launches a new inquiry considering outdoor and indoor air quality targets
10 May 2023
Comment: Government’s Plan for Water
Philip Dunne MP comments on the Government’s policy paper, Plan for Water
04 April 2023
Water companies and regulators questioned on water quality in Wales
Welsh Affairs Committee examines sewage discharges and pollution
09 March 2023
National ‘war effort’ mobilisation needed to improve energy efficiency, install solar panels on new developments and set clear date to end oil and gas licensing
Environmental Audit Committee sets out how the UK can accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels
05 January 2023
2022 in the House of Lords
Catch up on a packed year in the Lords with 5,244 changes to 100 bills, plus questions and debates in over 3,350 hours of business.
19 December 2022
MPs call for binding targets to end plastic pollution as UN talks begin
The Committee has also published an interactive summary of their plastic waste report
28 November 2022
Government must support behaviour change to meet climate targets
The Environment and Climate Change Committee published its report - In our hands: behaviour change for climate and environmental goals
11 October 2022
Comment: Government plans to address nutrient pollution in waterways
Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP Reacts to the Government’s plans to address nutrient pollution in waterways
20 July 2022
Comment: EA environmental performance report on water and sewerage companies
Environmental Audit Committee Chairman, Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP, makes a statement
14 July 2022