https://www.politicshome.com/environment/rssenhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/judged-responded-climate-collapse-westminster-psychodramaFri, 22 May 2026 17:41:00 GMTWhile we have yet another circus of internal party politics in Westminster, the Government has failed to keep its eye on the ball when it comes to some of the biggest threats facing the country.Adrian Ramsay MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/judged-responded-climate-collapse-westminster-psychodramahttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/closed-season-protect-pregnant-hares-promised-legislationWed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 GMTIn the King’s Speech last week, the government quietly dropped a bill that would have finally given legal protection to hares after centuries of persecution.Baroness Helichttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/closed-season-protect-pregnant-hares-promised-legislationA leveret in Suffolk (imageBROKER.com/Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/tax-fossil-fuel-companies-help-fund-renewables-revolutionWed, 29 Apr 2026 13:15:00 GMTEnergy price shocks are no longer a once-in-a-generation event. An unstable world means they are increasingly common, and we can't afford to remain exposed.Adrian Ramsay MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/tax-fossil-fuel-companies-help-fund-renewables-revolutionhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/sarah-dyke-mp-leads-crossparty-call-mandatory-animal-welfare-labelling-meat-productsWed, 22 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMTCharities urge UK-EU trade deal safeguards to ensure UK can protect consumers from ‘welfare washing’Humane World for Animals UKhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/sarah-dyke-mp-leads-crossparty-call-mandatory-animal-welfare-labelling-meat-productshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/ed-miliband-vows-double-down-back-down-clean-energyTue, 21 Apr 2026 14:25:00 GMTEd Miliband has said he will “double down, not back down” on the government’s clean energy mission in the face of critics calling on him to change course.Harriet Symondshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/ed-miliband-vows-double-down-back-down-clean-energyEnergy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband speaking at the National Growth Debate at the Institute of Directors in London | Alamyhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/thames-water-privatisation-failed-its-time-put-public-ownership-tableThu, 16 Apr 2026 16:50:00 GMTWho does Thames Water serve? It should be an easy question to answer: the public (or at least the 16 million people in England who rely on it for their water services).Barry Gardiner MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/thames-water-privatisation-failed-its-time-put-public-ownership-tableProtest sign, River Wey, Guildford (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/drax-retreat-good-news-for-net-zeroThu, 16 Apr 2026 13:55:00 GMTThe future of the power station need not be a headache for Ed Miliband.Alex Mackanesshttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/drax-retreat-good-news-for-net-zerohttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/batbashing-betrayal-time-draw-red-lines-fight-protect-natureWed, 15 Apr 2026 11:24:00 GMTA nature recovery plan would be hugely popular – and would even unite the publicChris Hinchliff MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/batbashing-betrayal-time-draw-red-lines-fight-protect-natureFlock of oystercatchers, Jon Sparks/Alamyhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/governments-animal-welfare-committee-condemns-global-fur-trade-fur-import-ban-credible-option-uk-government-says-humane-world-animalsThu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMTReport states “there are no species being farmed for fur whose welfare needs are being adequately met by current standards and safeguards”Humane World for Animals UKhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/governments-animal-welfare-committee-condemns-global-fur-trade-fur-import-ban-credible-option-uk-government-says-humane-world-animalshttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/next-senedd-seize-drs-opportunityWed, 25 Mar 2026 11:44:00 GMTWales can proudly claim to be one of the world’s leaders on recycling. With a crucial Senedd election just around the corner, there is a real opportunity not just to defend this strong environmental record, but to build on it.Suntory Beverage & Food GB&Ihttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/next-senedd-seize-drs-opportunityhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/unearthing-potential-british-farmingWed, 18 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMTSustainable farming isn’t just good for the planet – it’s essential for food security and economic resilienceMcCain Foods GBhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/unearthing-potential-british-farminghttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/warm-homes-plan-deliver-rural-communitiesThu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe much anticipated Warm Homes Plan was finally revealed by the government last month.Calor Gashttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/warm-homes-plan-deliver-rural-communitieshttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/lib-dem-mp-pippa-heylings-net-zero-climate-energy-environmentWed, 11 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMTLiberal Democrat net-zero lead Pippa Heylings tells Noah Vickers the Tories have made a serious tactical error in resiling from action on climate changeNoah Vickershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/lib-dem-mp-pippa-heylings-net-zero-climate-energy-environmentPippa Heylings MP (Photography by Dinendra Haria)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/backwards-step-hidden-governments-latest-planning-reformsWed, 11 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe Government is currently consulting on a further update to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) as part of a fresh round of planning reforms, but an apparently innocuous tweak deep within the proposed new text could upend the Government’s...Mineral Products Associationhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/backwards-step-hidden-governments-latest-planning-reformshttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/netzero-optionalSat, 31 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMTClimate change is accelerating and delay is no longer defensible. Baroness Sheehan, Chair of the Environment and Climate Change Committee, argues that 2026 must deliver decisive, evidence-based action to protect carbon sinks, cut emissions and restor...Baroness Sheehanhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/netzero-optionalhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/labour-makes-major-uturn-inheritance-tax-farmersTue, 23 Dec 2025 12:20:00 GMTThe Labour government has announced a significant climbdown on its policy of inheritance tax for farmers following a major backlash.Tom Scotsonhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/labour-makes-major-uturn-inheritance-tax-farmers(Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/humane-world-animals-uk-applauds-government-ambitious-plan-release-new-animal-welfare-strategyMon, 22 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMTBut campaigners warn that some ambitions are being ‘held hostage’ by ongoing trade negotiations with the EUHumane World for Animals UKhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/humane-world-animals-uk-applauds-government-ambitious-plan-release-new-animal-welfare-strategyhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/build-christmas-hamper-efra-committee-mpsThu, 18 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMTWho better to build a Christmas hamper than the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee? Settle down with spiced rum, cured mutton soup, smoked eel paté, some vegan chocolate and an onion for a memorable festive mealAlistair Carmichael MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/build-christmas-hamper-efra-committee-mpsIllustration by Tracy Worrallhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/biodiversity-net-gain-policy-worth-protecting-people-nature-economyWed, 17 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMTFrom regenerating brownfield sites to improving community wellbeing, Biodiversity Net Gain is delivering measurable benefits for nature and people. Continued political support is crucial to secure its long-term success.Green Earth Developments Grouphttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/biodiversity-net-gain-policy-worth-protecting-people-nature-economyhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/consumers-deserve-truth-uk-government-act-pervasive-misinformation-animal-productsTue, 16 Dec 2025 11:05:00 GMTThe government is urged to implement new mandatory labelling and stricter enforcement of current consumer lawsHumane World for Animals UKhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/consumers-deserve-truth-uk-government-act-pervasive-misinformation-animal-productshttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/htas-plants-parliament-returns-westminster-message-stop-squeeze-start-growthTue, 16 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMTSamantha Smith, Public Affairs Manager at the Horticultural Trades Association, reflects on the recent Plants in Parliament event and calls on government to better support small businessHorticultural Trades Associationhttps://www.politicshome.com/members/article/htas-plants-parliament-returns-westminster-message-stop-squeeze-start-growthhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/can-illegal-waste-dumping-be-stoppedSat, 13 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMTIllegal waste dumping is a growing criminal enterprise in the UK. Sophie Church explores what government can do to combat itSophie Churchhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/can-illegal-waste-dumping-be-stoppedhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/we-cannot-afford-to-squander-paris-agreementThu, 11 Dec 2025 16:50:00 GMTThe UK must take the lead in putting nature at the heart of the fight against climate change. Olivia Blake MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/we-cannot-afford-to-squander-paris-agreementhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/something-fishy-seafoodMon, 08 Dec 2025 17:32:00 GMTUK Border checks are failing to spot illegal catches.Uma Kumaran MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/something-fishy-seafoodhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/use-landfill-tax-to-pay-for-environment-agency-illegal-waste-clean-ups-say-parliamentariansFri, 05 Dec 2025 11:55:00 GMTThe Treasury should allow the Environment Agency (EA) to use landfill tax revenues to clean up illegal waste dumps, parliamentarians have told PoliticsHome.Sophie Churchhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/use-landfill-tax-to-pay-for-environment-agency-illegal-waste-clean-ups-say-parliamentariansCredit: PA Images (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/tony-juniper-bat-tunnel-natural-england-growth-strategyFri, 05 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMTNatural England wants to cast off its ‘blocker’ image and reframe its mission as one that enhances national infrastructure. Noah Vickers speaks to its chair Tony JuniperNoah Vickershttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/tony-juniper-bat-tunnel-natural-england-growth-strategy(PA Images / Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/governments-plan-end-animal-testing-warm-wordsThu, 27 Nov 2025 10:01:00 GMTDespite decades of advancements in the area of animal-free scientific methods, more than 2.5 million animals were used in experiments in UK laboratories in 2024.Danny Chambers MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/governments-plan-end-animal-testing-warm-wordshttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/british-trade-net-zero-opportunity-sustainability-growthThu, 27 Nov 2025 09:00:00 GMTGrowth underpins global prosperity. For DP World, which handles more than 10 per cent of the world’s container trade, it is a long-term, strategic pursuit. Political cycles may shift, but the demand for efficient, connected trade infrastructure is co...Nicholas Mazzeihttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/british-trade-net-zero-opportunity-sustainability-growthLondon Gateway port (Associated Press / Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/unions-ngos-say-regulator-funding-boosted-end-planning-delaysThu, 20 Nov 2025 10:55:00 GMTUnions and environmental groups have urged the government to boost funding for key environmental regulators in the Budget, warning that chronic under-resourcing, not nature protections, is driving delays in the planning system.Zoe Crowtherhttps://www.politicshome.com/news/article/unions-ngos-say-regulator-funding-boosted-end-planning-delaysHousing Secretary Steve Reed instructed Labour MPs to vote against amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill which would strengthen environmental protections (Alamy)https://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/harnessing-ai-greener-futureMon, 17 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMTThe government’s ambition to make the UK a global AI leader depends on innovation that drives productivity and public trust. Allison Gardner, Chair of the Artificial Intelligence APPG, argues that only ethical, inclusive and sustainable AI can delive...Allison Gardner MPhttps://www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/harnessing-ai-greener-future