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Government advisor assesses the UK’s ineffective climate change adaptation 

The latest report from the CCC concludes that the UK is ill-prepared for climate change due to a lack of planning, integration, and allocated resources.

Expert committee investigate the ways air pollution unequally affects the UK public

A recent report by the Air Quality Expert Group (AQEG) has looked into the different ways people are impacted by poor air quality.

Defra-commissioned review lists ways to balance the environment and the economy 

A landmark review has been published, analysing the ways the UK can use regulation to protect the environment without inhibiting the economy.

Defra report highlights the importance accessible air quality information

A new expert-led review has been published, recommending ways air quality information can be made more accessible to the general public.

Domestic combustion emissions fall below road transport emissions in 2023 

Defra's annual emissions report reveals annual particulate emissions from domestic combustion have continued to decrease, falling below road transport emissions in 2023.

Government provide interim statement on their Environmental Improvement Plan rapid review 

Government's new interim statement confirms that a rapid review has been completed, with a new Environmental Improvement Plan set to be published in 2025.

Government watchdog report highlights the importance of replacing old, inefficient stoves 

The OEP have released their annual progress report, warning that the window of opportunity is closing and actions must be taken for government to meet its environmental goals.

Clean Air Night fact sheet 

There is a lot of misunderstanding and some misinformation regarding the solid fuel industry, so we wanted to help provide clarity in advance of this year's campaign.

100 days of Labour: environmental progress

The UK has now had a Labour government for over 100 days and we are now investigating the progress that has been made since the results of the general election.

Defra’s ‘Air Pollution in the UK 2023’ report shows that the solid fuel industry is working hard to achieve targets

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) recently released their annual air pollution report, ‘Air Pollution in the UK 2023’. These reports are produced every year, providing estimates of pollution levels across the UK, insight into recent trends, and progress towards meeting targets.