Environmental Protection UK http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/feed en-gb Sat, 04 February 2012 08:48:25 GMT EPUK 2012 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/rss/ 15 EPUK News http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//assets/images/furniture/header-logo.jpg http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/feed EPUK launches website outlining the vital Importance of Healthy Soil to mark World Soil Day 2011 EPUK launches Healthy Soil website http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2868 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2868 Sat, 04 February 2012 08:48:25 GMT National Environment Conference backs Environmental Protection UK Survival Defra Minister praises EPUK and Healthy Air Campaign as organisation faces closure http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2867 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2867 Sat, 04 February 2012 08:48:25 GMT Britain's oldest environmental charity to offset closure with a lifeline offer to members and volunteers Environmental Protection UK (EPUK) is to cease to operate as a fully staffed and funded organisation at the end of the financial year next March. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2866 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2866 Sat, 04 February 2012 08:48:25 GMT EPUK Launch Consultation on Draft Combined Heat and Power and Air Quality Guidance for Local Authorities (England and Wales) Environmental Protection UK and the London Borough of Camden are pleased to announce the release of draft guidance for local authorities on Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and air quality. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2865 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2865 Sat, 04 February 2012 08:48:25 GMT MPs accuse Government of inaction on air pollution health crisis The House of Commons Environmental Audit Select Committee accuse Government of inaction on resolving dangerous levels of air pollution in the UK. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2864 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2864 Sat, 04 February 2012 08:48:25 GMT Government u-turn in face of legal challenge to London's air pollution plan Government to consult on London's air quality plan http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2860 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2860 Sat, 04 February 2012 08:48:25 GMT Environment 2011: Adapting to Change through Localism Confirmed speakers at this landmark event on 1 December include Rt Hon Caroline Spelman MP and Lord Chris Smith http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2859 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2859 Sat, 04 February 2012 08:48:25 GMT EPUK Supports Sustainable City Awards The Sustainable City Awards recognise and reward UK organisations to promote outstanding achievements and innovation across all aspects of sustainability. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2855 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2855 Sat, 04 February 2012 08:48:25 GMT Removal of entertainment licensing - members urged to submit evidence on nuisance impacts Deregulation of entertainment for audiences of less than 5000 is proposed to reduce "a deadweight cost which holds back the work of the voluntary & community sector. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2849 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2849 Sat, 04 February 2012 08:48:25 GMT Road lighting trials reviewed by Defra A report published by Defra today reviews local authority lighting initiatives aimed at reducing costs, minimising light pollution & cutting carbon emissions. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2848 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2848 Sat, 04 February 2012 08:48:25 GMT World Environmental Health Day highlights need for healthy air EPUK welcomes international recognition that air pollution is a public health crisis. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2847 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2847 Sat, 04 February 2012 08:48:25 GMT Statement on Environmental Protection UK Chief Executive James Grugeon http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2846 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2846 Sat, 04 February 2012 08:48:25 GMT ITV weather presenter Clare Nasir on backing the Healthy Air Campaign Our campaign ambassador explains her health concerns about air pollution to the Evening Standard http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2840 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2840 Sat, 04 February 2012 08:48:25 GMT 1661 Air Pollution Essay Republished EPUK has re-published John Evelyn's 1661 essay on air pollution in London http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2839 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2839 Sat, 04 February 2012 08:48:25 GMT Student and Young Professionals' Competition 2011 Excellent projects and presentations at 2011's National Student and Young Professionals' Awards http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2829 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2829 Sat, 04 February 2012 08:48:25 GMT Will the National Planning Policy Framework support healthy local environments? NPPF balanced in favour of development at cost of local environmental quality http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2827 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2827 Sat, 04 February 2012 08:48:25 GMT "Air pollution is the new issue in town" - The Guardian Guardian Environment Editor on why air pollution is at the forefront of the environmental agenda http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2823 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2823 Sat, 04 February 2012 08:48:25 GMT EU says it won't tolerate any further breaches on air pollution FOI request shows government has been granted retrospective time extension for PM10 breaches http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2822 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2822 Sat, 04 February 2012 08:48:25 GMT Minister Backs Healthy Air Campaign but makes no commitment to new action Defra minister questioned by Environmental Audit Committee http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2821 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2821 Sat, 04 February 2012 08:48:25 GMT UK Deaths from Air Pollution As High As Reported During the 1952 'Great Smog' National campaign launched to tackle public health threat from air pollution http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2820 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2820 Sat, 04 February 2012 08:48:25 GMT