Illustration of wind turbines on a green background with text reading: Fairness must be at the heart of the seventh carbon budget.
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...
Evidence session. Peatlands: natural and environmental benefits and impacts. Environmental Audit Committee. Photo shows peatlands and wetlands, the ground is very flat, with green and russet coloured vegetation, interspersed with water. There is a cloudy sky above.
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/...
We're questioning Emma Hardy MP, Minister for Water and Flooding, DEFRA. Watch on Parliament Live. Environmental Audit Committee. Photo to the right shows Emma Hardy MP, Minister for Water and Flooding at DEFRA. She has short reddish hair and is wearing a dark navy dress and matching blazer.
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/...
Evidence session. Office for Environmental Protection Annual Evidence session. Environmental Audit Committee. Photo shows a waterfall in an English woodland surrounded by lush green vegetation.
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/...
@mumsforlungs.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social
Blurred background image of a traffic jam with text reading: Are current air quality targets enough to protect health and the environment?
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...
Evidence session. Revised Environmental Improvement Plan. Environmental Audit Committee. Photo shows an aerial shot of lush green countryside, with lots of trees and a river running through the top right hand corner of the picture.
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/...
Evidence session. The Seventh Carbon Budget. Environmental Audit Committee. The photo shows a green field in the countryside with a wooden fence and metal gate on the right hand side. The sky is blue with white passing clouds.
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...
Two women sit at a table in a conference room. In the background there are green chairs with people sitting on them.
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. Evidence session. The environment in focus. Photo shows a see-through glass orb with a focus on a path through a green woodland.
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/...
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.
Environmental Audit Committee. Evidence session. Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances. Photo show a variety of food and drink packaging that uses PFAS chemicals.
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...
Evidence session, International Climate Negotiations: COP30, Environmental Audit Committee. Photo shows the Amazon rainforest in Brazil with the Amazon river running through the centre of the picture.
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/...
Image of MP Toby Perkins on a green background with text reading: budget reaction from the chair Toby perkins MP.
Our Chair @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social responds to this week's budget 👇
committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...
Nature is not the blocker to 1.5 million homes, instead it’s a necessity for building resilient towns and neighbourhoods.
Read our new report on environmental sustainability and housing growth ⬇️
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
Our session on the Seventh Carbon Budget has started.
Watch live: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Evidence session, The Seventh Carbon Budget, Environmental Audit Committee. Photo shows an expanse of countryside, green fields with fencing to the right and a blue sky with passing white clouds.
Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're exploring the Climate Change Committee's advice for the carbon budget for the Seventh Carbon Budget, the progress the UK has made so far and what steps are needed to ensure emissions targets are met.
Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/25543/...
