Crashing out of the EU without a withdrawal agreement would lead to serious disruption for the chemicals sector and could lead to shortages of chemicals vital for water and gas supplies
A series of local authorities have declared a ‘climate emergency’, either committing to achieve zero carbon emissions or bringing forward existing targets
A Stockton waste firm owner has been ordered to pay nearly £6000 for abusive and threatening behaviour towards an Environment Agency officer
A taskforce is to be created that will investigate enshrining the right to a healthy and safe environment in Scottish law alongside a raft of civil, political and human rights
A Bristol company has been fined £18,000 for failing to deal with a Japanese knotweed infestation on its land under anti social behaviour legislation
Crashing out of the EU without a deal could disrupt the supply of chemicals vital to treating drinking water, Thames Water chief executive Steve Robertson has said
The Environment Agency has proposed changes to its controversial new charging scheme only eight months after it entered into force. Gareth Simkins looks into the amendments
The waste sector was unhappy with previous plans to charge more for closed landfills and is still concerned about the agency’s new proposals, Gareth Simkins reports
Biodiversity net gain could become a legal requirement in new developments in England, but is the concept sound? James Agyepong-Parsons reports
DEFRA’s latest consultation on waste crime includes proposals on operator competency and new guidance for the EA but with no mention of a reform to the carriers, brokers and dealers regime, does it go far enough? Conor McGlone reports
As the government’s stated ambition for wildlife conservation expands, its statutory conservation body has contracted in expertise, budget and staff. Where can it go from here, Catherine Early asks
Serious and organised waste crime could be more deeply entrenched in the industry than first thought. Does the Environment Agency have what it takes to tackle it? Conor McGlone reports.
Jamie Carpenter: There is no doubt that environmental progress has been made in many areas over the past four decades, thanks in no small part to landmark policy changes. Do today’s politicians have the resolve to tackle the big challenges that still lie ahead?
As ENDS turns 40, Gareth Simkins looks back at four decades of covering the environmental policy and legal landscape. While there have been ups and downs and changes of ownership its has held true to the objects it set out to achieve
The four decades since ENDS’ launch in 1978 have seen many monumental environmental policy shifts. Paul Hatchwell and Jamie Carpenter take a look at how ENDS covered some of the most significant milestones
How have key environmental indicators shifted since the publication of the first edition of the ENDS Report in 1978? Our infographic examines the progress made over the last 40 years
Michael Gove has confounded initial expectations, building a reputation as the most effective environment secretary in many years. But with his continued occupation of the role thrown into question by Brexit turmoil, ENDS looks at Gove’s impact so far and the implications should he leave
Your at a glance guide to how the draft deal on the UK’s divorce from the EU will affect environmental policy, implementation and enforcement
Prosecutions for water pollution incidents are resulting in larger penalties for water companies and the Environment Agency is making greater use of enforcement undertakings, but utility firms’ performance has plateaued. James Fair investigates
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