Environmental Audit Committee
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PM wages war on plastic in new environment plan
The UK government has said it will eliminate avoidable plastic waste by the end of 2042 as part of a raft of measures to tackle plastic pollution. Delivering a major speech to mark the publication of the government’s 25-year environment… Read More
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MPs launch inquiry into disposable packaging
The Environmental Audit Committee is relaunching its predecessor’s inquiry into disposable coffee cups and plastic bottles. Fewer than one in 400 of the 2.5 billion single-use paper cups used every year are recycled. The MPs will therefore look at the… Read More
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MPs to investigate impact of coffee cups
The Environmental Audit Committee has launched an inquiry into the environmental impact of disposable drinks packaging. The cross-party committee said it will be focussing on plastic bottles and coffee cups. The MPs will analyse the actions taken by industry and government to date… Read More
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MPs demand assurances over environment policy
A committee of MPs has demanded that the Government give assurances that it will maintain environmental protection measures currently guaranteed by EU law in the wake of Brexit. In a letter to the new Secretary of State for Exiting the… Read More
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UK is greener thanks to EU
Environmental action in the UK has been “faster” and “more thorough” thanks to EU membership, according to the Environmental Audit Committee. Policy development has also been a “two way street”, the MPs concluded, with the UK influencing the direction and… Read More
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Mary Creagh elected EAC chair
Labour MP Mary Creagh is the new chair of the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC). Her appointment follows the departure of Huw Irranca-Davies. Creagh, a former shadow environment secretary, is currently the party’s secretary for international development. “Thrilled to be elected… Read More
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EAC calls for commitment to sustainable targets
PARLIAMENT’S GREEN watchdog warns Government not to reduce number of Sustainable Development Goals to be agreed at UN talks in 2015. Following a report that David Cameron wants to reduce the number… Read More
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Government rejects circular economy recommendations
THE MEMBERS of the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) have accused the UK Government of burying its head in the sand, after its recommendations on circular economy were rejected. In its report… Read More
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Government given ‘red card’ for environment efforts
THE UK GOVERNMENT has been given a ‘red card’ by the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) for failing to reduce air pollution, protect biodiversity and prevent flooding after it assessed green efforts made since 2010. … Read More