EXCLUSIVE: Ellie Chowns MP – “I just wanted to see my sorts of values winning”
North Herefordshire’s first Green MP discusses her journey into politics, UK democracy’s flaws, and the importance of finding common ground.
environment
Plastics industry used disinformation to lobby against ban on ‘forever chemicals’
The estimated cost of cleaning up ‘forever chemical’ pollution in the UK and Europe will be £1.6 trillion over 20 years
National parks celebrate 75 years since creation under 1945 Labour government
‘Like the NHS, National Parks and access to the countryside are much beloved by the nation’
Thames Water boosts executive bonuses despite rise in pollution and sewage spills
Ofwat has blocked Thames Water from using customers’ money to fund “undeserved bonuses”.
Lib Dem conference backs plan to plant 60 million trees a year
Lib Dem members have also voted for a proposal to create three new National Nature Parks
Westminster must foot the bill for clearing coal tips in Wales
“We have been looted of our treasure, and the crooks didn’t even have the decency to take their rubbish with them.”
Campaigners declare ‘big win for climate transparency’ as government’s assessment of climate plan risks published
Environment groups are in court challenging the UK Government’s net zero policy
Climate groups taking UK Government to court over Rosebank oil field approval
Greenpeace UK and Uplift argue oil project is “incompatible” with UK climate commitments
Environmental campaigners warn Britain will be exposed to more toxic chemicals by loosening post-Brexit regulations
In ‘falling behind the EU,’ the nation’s countryside and consumers will be exposed to ‘more toxic chemicals than our European neighbours.’
Lib Dems endorse a human right to a healthy natural environment
Party members have endorsed a new policy on nature
