Environmental Audit Committee

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We’re moving! Follow @HoCcommitteesUK to keep up with the work of our committee, and check us out on other platforms 👇 parliament.uk/get-involved/c…

“One of the most important defences against the threat of climate change” The Environmental Audit Committee heard from Sally Nex, Advocate at the Peat-free Partnership on the importance of protecting UK peatlands and their capability to store large quantities of carbon.

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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/fo…

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/fo…

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/fo…

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/e…

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/fo…

"It’s critical that we really consider what the impacts of data centres will be before we charge into approving them en masse" ~ @tobyperkinsmp We've launched an inquiry into data centres 👉committees.parliament.uk/committee/62/e…

Committee member @CHinchliffMP asked Emma Hardy MP, 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👇

Our Chair @tobyperkinsmp quizzed Emma Hardy MP, Minister for Water and Flooding at @DefraGovUK over the actions set out in the Government's plan to tackle PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals'.

Our session questioning Emma Hardy MP, Minister for Water and Flooding at @DefraGovUK on addressing the risks of PFAS has started. Watch live: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/dd…

Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're questioning Emma Hardy MP, Minister for Water and Flooding at @DefraGovUK on addressing the risks of PFAS. We'll be exploring the Government's approach to regulating and remediating 'forever chemicals'. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/26329/fo…

Our annual evidence session with the @OfficeforEP has started. Watch live: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/f3…

Is the UK making enough progress on climate and nature goals? Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're hearing evidence from the @OfficeforEP, their latest report shows the government's progress has slowed, urgent action is needed to meet legal obligations. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/26305/fo…

Yesterday we heard @RSBenwell, CEO of Wildlife and Countryside Link (@WCL_News), explain how farming is expected to lead nature recovery, but that the Government support needed isn’t there 👇

Our session exploring the Government's Revised Environmental Improvement Plan has started. Watch live: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/82…

Tens of thousands of lives are being shortened in the UK by air pollution, according to the @EnvAgency. What can the Government do to protect public health and the environment? We’ve launched an inquiry: committees.parliament.uk/work/9561/air-… @MumsForLungs @unisouthampton

Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're hearing evidence on the Government's Revised Environmental Improvement Plan. Does it do enough to ensure the UK meets its legally binding environment and nature targets? Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/26173/fo…