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Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're examining the current state of air pollution in England and its impact on human health and the environment, as part of our new inquiry chosen from a series of pitches in 'The Environment in Focus' exercise, see below.
Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/26653/...
Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're exploring how the UK can better protect its critical ancient woodlands.
We'll be examining Government policy, the environmental benefits of these habitats, the threats facing them, and how they can best be managed.
Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/26652/...
Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're exploring the health of UK peatlands and their contribution to the UK's climate and nature goals. We'll also be examining whether there are sufficient protections in place to protect these vital ecosystems.
Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/26580/...
Committee member @chrishinchliff.bsky.social asked @emmahardymp.bsky.social, Minister for Water and Flooding at @DefraGovUK, whether we should be trying to surpass Europe rather than playing catch up in relation to addressing the risks of PFAS.
Hear her response regarding drinking water👇
Tomorrow at 1.45pm we're questioning Emma Reynolds MP, the Secretary of State for @DefraGovUK. We'll be asking her to set out her vision for nature and the environment, as well as the progress DEFRA is making to meet environmental targets.
Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/26651/...
"It’s critical that we really consider what the impacts of data centres will be before we charge into approving them en masse" ~ @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social
We've launched an inquiry into data centres 👉 committees.parliament.uk/work/9651/ri...
In order for the Seventh Carbon Budget to succeed, it needs to be affordable, convenient and attractive for the public.
Find out more about our new report: committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...
Our Chair @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social quizzed @emmahardymp.bsky.social , Minister for Water and Flooding at @DefraGovUK over the actions set out in the Government's plan to tackle PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals'.
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“One of the most important defences against the threat of climate change”
The Environmental Audit Committee heard from @sallynex.bsky.social, Advocate at the @peatfree.bsky.social Partnership on the importance of protecting UK peatlands and their capability to store large quantities of carbon.
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Air pollution will be the subject of our new inquiry, following a winning pitch from @mumsforlungs.bsky.social and @unisouthampton.bsky.social in our Environment in Focus competition.
Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...
