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“One of the most important defences against the threat of climate change” The Environmental Audit Committee heard from @sallynex.bsky.social, Advocate at the @peatfree.bsky.social Partnership on the importance of protecting UK peatlands and their capability to store large quantities of carbon.

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/...

Environmental Audit Committee@commonseac.parliament.uk · 8mo ago

Air pollution will be the subject of our new inquiry, following a winning pitch from @mumsforlungs.bsky.social and @unisouthampton.bsky.social in our Environment in Focus competition. Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...

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/...

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/...

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...

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/...

"It’s critical that we really consider what the impacts of data centres will be before we charge into approving them en masse" ~ @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social We've launched an inquiry into data centres 👉 committees.parliament.uk/work/9651/ri...

Committee member @chrishinchliff.bsky.social asked @emmahardymp.bsky.social, 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.bsky.social quizzed @emmahardymp.bsky.social , 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 @emmahardymp.bsky.social, Minister for Water and Flooding at @DefraGovUK on addressing the risks of PFAS has started. Watch live: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

Environmental Audit Committee@commonseac.parliament.uk · last yr.

What are ‘forever chemicals’ and how can we address their risks? Follow our inquiry into PFAS: committees.parliament.uk/work/9078/ad...

Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're questioning @emmahardymp.bsky.social, 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/...

Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're hearing evidence from the Office for Environmental Protection, 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/...

Yesterday, we heard @richardbenwell.bsky.social, CEO of @wclnews.bsky.social, 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: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

Environmental Audit Committee@commonseac.parliament.uk · 7mo ago

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/...

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

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/...

Yesterday we heard from Toby Park, Director of Climate, Energy and Sustainability at the Behavioural Insights Team, that there needs to be ambitious climate change policy and consistency when communicating with consumers, households, businesses, markets and investors to make the transition.

Our final session on the Seventh Carbon Budget has started. Watch live: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

Environmental Audit Committee@commonseac.parliament.uk · 7mo ago

Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're exploring the public's perception of net zero by hearing from the Climate Change Committee and experts in public engagement and behavioural change on how to secure public buy-in for delivering the Seventh Carbon Budget. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/25899/...

Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're exploring the public's perception of net zero by hearing from the Climate Change Committee and experts in public engagement and behavioural change on how to secure public buy-in for delivering the Seventh Carbon Budget. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/25899/...

We've published the Government's response to our report on flood resilience in England. Read it here 👉 publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...

Environmental Audit Committee@commonseac.parliament.uk · 10mo ago

We've published our report on flood resilience in England. Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...

NEW: We’re delighted that our founder @jemimavivien.bsky.social & @nateaston.bsky.social's pitch to the @commonseac.parliament.uk for an #AirPollution inquiry has been accepted! Thanks for all the hard work from so many on this - a fantastic end to the year! committees.parliament.uk/publications...

Air pollution will be the subject of our new inquiry, following a winning pitch from @mumsforlungs.bsky.social and @unisouthampton.bsky.social in our Environment in Focus competition. Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...

Our environment in focus session hearing pitches on different environmental topics has started. Watch live: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

Environmental Audit Committee@commonseac.parliament.uk · 8mo ago

What will be our next inquiry? Tomorrow at 2.30pm for our environment in focus session, we're hearing five pitches on different topics as we conclude our call for ideas from the public, campaigners and academic experts. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/25898/...

What will be our next inquiry? Tomorrow at 2.30pm for our environment in focus session, we're hearing five pitches on different topics as we conclude our call for ideas from the public, campaigners and academic experts. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/25898/...

Our session on addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) has started. Watch live: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

Environmental Audit Committee@commonseac.parliament.uk · 8mo ago

Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're examining the potential risks of PFAS chemicals contaminating water and soil and whether enough is being done in the UK to fully understand the risks. We'll be hearing from experts on water, agriculture and health. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/25763/...

Yesterday we asked @ed-miliband.bsky.social, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his leadership and the Government's leadership has been damaged by the UK's decision to not provide finance to protect tropical forests.

Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're examining the potential risks of PFAS chemicals contaminating water and soil and whether enough is being done in the UK to fully understand the risks. We'll be hearing from experts on water, agriculture and health. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/25763/...

Our session questioning @edmilibandmp.bsky.social, the Secretary of State for @energygovuk after his attendance at the International Climate Negotiations at COP30 in Brazil has started. Watch live: www.youtube.com/live/g1zYOkT...

Environmental Audit Committee@commonseac.parliament.uk · 8mo ago

On Monday at 3pm we're questioning @edmilibandmp.bsky.social, Secretary of State for DESNZ to seek updates on the Government's commitment to climate action after he led the UK's delegation at the COP30 climate conference in Brazil. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/25762/...

On Monday at 3pm we're questioning @edmilibandmp.bsky.social, Secretary of State for DESNZ to seek updates on the Government's commitment to climate action after he led the UK's delegation at the COP30 climate conference in Brazil. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/25762/...