Environmental Protection UK http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/feed en-gb Sat, 04 July 2009 15:32:27 GMT EPUK 2009 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 Commission Rejects Bulk of Air Quality Derogations Decisions given on PM10 time extension requests for nine EU countries. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2166 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2166 Sat, 04 July 2009 15:32:27 GMT Call for Clarity in New Planning Procedures Concerns over inadequate protection for local communities in the Planning Act. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2140 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2140 Sat, 04 July 2009 15:32:27 GMT Ministerial Change – Defra Loses Link to Department of Energy and Climate Change Cabinet reshuffle widens gap between key departments. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2136 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2136 Sat, 04 July 2009 15:32:27 GMT Contaminated Land Funding – a Call for Bids Second bidding window open for 2009/10. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2124 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2124 Sat, 04 July 2009 15:32:27 GMT Action Needed to Reduce Emissions from Shipping Environmental Audit Committee report calls for further action to reduce emissions from shipping. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2131 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2131 Sat, 04 July 2009 15:32:27 GMT New Centre Will Research Effects of Pollutants on Health New £5 million research initiative on the effects of pollutants on health. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2123 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2123 Sat, 04 July 2009 15:32:27 GMT Air Quality Expert Group Report on Halogens and Metalloids Panel report on standards for Halogens and Hydrogen Halides in Ambient Air, and Guidelines for Metals and Metalloids in Ambient Air for the Protection of Human Health. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2132 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2132 Sat, 04 July 2009 15:32:27 GMT Hot Weather Brings the First Smog of Summer Ozone pollution expected to reach high levels in rural parts of England. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2120 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2120 Sat, 04 July 2009 15:32:27 GMT Quality of Life in European Cities European Environment Agency report highlights impacts of air and noise pollution of people living in European cities and towns. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2133 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2133 Sat, 04 July 2009 15:32:27 GMT Report Shows Extent of Contaminated Land in Scotland SEPA publish first report on progress of contaminated land regime in Scotland. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2128 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2128 Sat, 04 July 2009 15:32:27 GMT Land Use Change Statistics New data shows 78% of dwellings were built on previously developed land in 2008. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2130 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2130 Sat, 04 July 2009 15:32:27 GMT Scottish Government Set Out Soil Framework New Framework sets out the future actions to protect soil and key soil outcomes. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2126 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2126 Sat, 04 July 2009 15:32:27 GMT Soil Guideline Values for Nickel and Arsenic Environment Agency publish two new SGVs. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2127 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2127 Sat, 04 July 2009 15:32:27 GMT Liberal Democrat Air Quality Commitment Welcomed Lib Dems say they would comply with air quality limits by 2012 Olympics. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2114 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2114 Sat, 04 July 2009 15:32:27 GMT Guidance on Permeable Surfaces of Front Gardens Government publish revised leaflet aimed at reducing flooding and pollution. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2129 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2129 Sat, 04 July 2009 15:32:27 GMT Is Traffic Noise Driving Millions Mad? Our survey finds transport noise causes stress to nearly a third of us. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2109 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2109 Sat, 04 July 2009 15:32:27 GMT Noisy Neighbours Get an Earful Find out what's happening during Noise Action Week. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2110 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2110 Sat, 04 July 2009 15:32:27 GMT Government Strategy to Improve Our Local Environment New Strategy highlights need for improved design standards. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2103 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2103 Sat, 04 July 2009 15:32:27 GMT Urgent Action Needed to Tackle London Air Pollution Air pollution in London contributes to around 3000 deaths per year according to new research. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2107 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2107 Sat, 04 July 2009 15:32:27 GMT Promoting Peaceful Neighbourhoods Noise Action Week 18 - 22 May 2009. http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2100 http://www.environmental-protection.org.uk//news/?id=2100 Sat, 04 July 2009 15:32:27 GMT