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Defra

Legislation

England's flood strategy is failing, research warns

New report from environmental think tank Green Alliance calls for urgent rethink of flooding strategy with more focus on natural flood management strategies

clock 28 November 2016 • 3 min read

Politics

Government accused of delaying fracking report ahead of key council vote

Freedom of Information investigation by Greenpeace suggests government ministers deliberately delayed the publication of a key report until Lancashire Council voted on fracking application last summer

clock 25 November 2016 • 4 min read

Legislation

Government ordered to produce new UK air quality plan by July 2017

High Court ruling gives Defra eight months to produce more ambitious plan to bring UK within EU air pollution limits

clock 22 November 2016 • 3 min read

Risk

UK government not funding natural flood prevention methods

Despite government support for measures such as planting trees to stop floods, no funds have yet been been allocated

clock 21 November 2016 • 3 min read

Automotive

How Nissan letter and High Court ruling offer comfort to EV enthusiasts and clean air campaigners alike

Controversial assurances offered by Greg Clark to Nissan contain further good news for a green transport sector now set to reap the rewards from ClientEarth's successful legal action

clock 02 November 2016 • 6 min read

Legislation

High Court rules government is again in breach of air quality rules

Ministers likely to face fresh requirement to strengthen air quality plan following latest successful legal action from ClientEarth

clock 02 November 2016 • 6 min read

Policy

Does England need a new floods agency?

EFRA committee argues for whole new approach to flood risk, as MPs warns England's current efforts are 'fragmented, inefficient and ineffective'

clock 02 November 2016 • 7 min read

Waste

Ministers reject calls for charge on UK's disposable coffee cups

Therese Coffey claims 5p charge is not warranted as industry and chains are already doing enough voluntarily to reduce waste

clock 01 November 2016 • 3 min read

Risk

Government beefs up guidance to protect businesses that are vulnerable to flood risk

New action plan and website aims to help ensure businesses and households are more resilient to flood risks

clock 31 October 2016 • 3 min read

Aviation

Environmental warnings mount as May prepares for Heathrow decision

Environmental Audit Committee urges government to provide a clear plan to reduce emissions from aviation in line with climate targets

clock 25 October 2016 • 4 min read
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