'Momentous day': Environment Bill finally becomes law, but green groups warn of 'gaping holes' in UK legislation

Michael Holder
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The Environment Act passed in the House of Lords earlier
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The Environment Act passed in the House of Lords earlier

Legislation finally secures Lords' approval but Greener UK warns 'gaping holes' in environmental protections remain

Long-awaited environmental legislation that promises to establish the UK's first legally-binding nature targets and oversee them through a new, largely-independent watchdog has finally passed into law...

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