Can we build new roads without threatening biodiversity, asks Environmental Audit Committee
The Environmental Audit Committee is this week considering the environmental impacts of road construction, and whether schemes designed to mitigate this such as biodiversity net gain (BNG) are fit for purpose. The cross-party committee of MPs will consider how successfully environmental mitigation and BNG have helped to protect the environment and improve biodiversity in new […]
MPs to discuss Low Emission and Clean Air Zones in special evidence session
Representatives from the Local Government Association, London Councils and Bath & North East Somerset Council (on behalf of UK100) will be appearing before the Environmental Audit Committee this week as MPs continue evidence gathering on Outdoor and indoor air quality targets. The focus of the session will be on clean air measures being brought in by local authorities, and the measures the […]