Office for Environmental Protection says government and Environment Agency ‘not on track’ to meet goals
Commons committee told number of population based on threshold of 300 ppm of lead in soil
Washington takes similar line to Russia and China as UN talks head towards conclusion without a deal
Environmental claims come under scrutiny, including the benefits of offsetting emissions from flying
Global carriers ask Brussels to weaken landmark plans to require monitoring and disclosure of all emissions
Noisy movement highlights how scheme has become a key battleground for Tories and Labour ahead of the local elections
Campaign groups raise concerns that schemes will fund damaging solutions after complaints over plant involving Danone
Industry faces 2039 deadline on the dirtiest energy source but existing gas plants escape present standards
Shortage of data raises questions over condition of infrastructure as groups seek sharp increases in bills
Petrochemical companies oppose global agreement that would cut production to curb pollution
Ofwat criticises failure to improve infrastructure in letter seen by Financial Times
With long-haul flights exempt from charges and carriers given free allowances, large share of flights not covered by system
Urgent need to ratify UN treaty to protect 30% of oceans by 2030, backers say
Science Based Targets initiative says its guidance on carbon offsets has not changed pending draft rules in July
Move comes as White House tries to mobilise progressive voters ahead of November election
New rules to curb pollution are set to face a barrage of challenges in the courts
Environment department says cash will be taken from fines on water industry but campaigners say amount is minuscule
Australian magnate points finger at ‘irresponsible’ standards for processing in Indonesia
Fleet of electric scooters and gig riders offers zero-emission deliveries in highly polluted urban areas
Test case on power of courts as oil and gas companies push back over judgments on their role in global warming
Utility wants to raise bills by 56% by 2030 in effort to stop investors walking away
UK’s biggest water utility, the government and Ofwat are at an impasse over its finances
Organisers say teams have been briefed to ensure they are ‘as safe as possible’ after high levels of E. coli found due to sewage discharges
Data from Environment Agency prompts calls for government to declare national emergency
Pollution from emergency overflow pipes into canals, coastal waters and rivers has not always been recorded until now
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