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Apr 1, 2022 · The amendments to the Clean Air Act 1993 made through the Bill will help local authorities reduce pollution from domestic burning, which contributed 38% of PM 2.5 emissions in 2019....
It fulfils the statutory requirement of the Environment Act 1995 as amended by the Environment Act 2021 to publish an Air Quality Strategy setting out air quality standards, objectives, and...
Feb 17, 2023 · Updated 17 February 2023. We want to improve the UK’s air and water quality and protect our many threatened plants, trees and wildlife species. Our environment plan sets out our goals for...
- We will achieve clean air by: meeting legally binding targets to reduce emissions of five damaging air pollutants; this should halve the effects of...
- We will achieve clean and plentiful water by improving at least three quarters of our waters to be close to their natural state as soon as is pract...
- We will achieve a growing and resilient network of land, water and sea that is richer in plants and wildlife.At sea, we will do this by: reversing...
- We will reduce the risk of harm to people, the environment and the economy from natural hazards including flooding, drought and coastal erosion by:...
- We will ensure that resources from nature, such as food, fish and timber, are used more sustainably and efficiently. We will do this by: maximising...
- We will conserve and enhance the beauty of our natural environment, and make sure it can be enjoyed, used by and cared for by everyone. We will do...
- We will take all possible action to mitigate climate change, while adapting to reduce its impact. We will do this by: continuing to cut greenhouse...
- We will minimise waste, reuse materials as much as we can and manage materials at the end of their life to minimise the impact on the environment....
- We will make sure that chemicals are safely used and managed, and that the levels of harmful chemicals entering the environment (including through...
- We will enhance biosecurity to protect our wildlife and livestock, and boost the resilience of plants and trees. We will do this by: managing and r...
Dec 16, 2022 · Legally binding targets to protect our environment, clean up our air and rivers and boost nature have been published today (Friday 16 December) following extensive consultation as part of the ...
Jun 23, 2022 · This bill seeks to improve air quality in England and Wales. It would establish a human right to clean air and would require the government to limit the concentration of pollutants in the air in accordance with World Health Organization guidelines and scientific evidence.
Oct 31, 2023 · A Bill to establish the right to breathe clean air; to require the Secretary of State to achieve and maintain clean air in England and Wales; to involve the UK Health Security Agency in setting and reviewing pollutants and their limits; to enhance the powers, duties and functions of various agencies and authorities in relation to air pollution ...
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What does the Act say? The Act will create at least two new legally binding targets for one of the most harmful pollutants, fine particulate matter (PM2.5). Binding targets are essential for setting a clear direction for public bodies, private organisations and the public alike.
