What should be in the new Environment Bill?

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Leading experts from across the green economy offer their take on what should be included in the first UK Environment Act in over 20 years

Yesterday Prime Minister Theresa May announced the government would introduce the first dedicated Environment Act since 1995, sparking praise from green Conservatives and environmental campaigners...

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