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April 8, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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“One of the most important defences against the threat of climate change”

The Environmental Audit Committee heard from @sallynex.bsky.social, Advocate at the @peatfree.bsky.social Partnership on the importance of protecting UK peatlands and their capability to store large quantities of carbon.
April 2, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're examining the current state of air pollution in England and its impact on human health and the environment, as part of our new inquiry chosen from a series of pitches in 'The Environment in Focus' exercise, see below.

Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/26653/...
commonseac.parliament.uk Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · Dec 19
Air pollution will be the subject of our new inquiry, following a winning pitch from @mumsforlungs.bsky.social and @unisouthampton.bsky.social in our Environment in Focus competition.

Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...
March 17, 2026 at 10:33 AM
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Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're exploring how the UK can better protect its critical ancient woodlands.

We'll be examining Government policy, the environmental benefits of these habitats, the threats facing them, and how they can best be managed.

Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/26652/...
Evidence session. Ancient woodlands. Environmental Audit Committee. Photo in the background shows a beautiful ancient tree with a very wide trunk and large branches covered in green leaves.
March 10, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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Tomorrow at 1.45pm we're questioning Emma Reynolds MP, the Secretary of State for @DefraGovUK. We'll be asking her to set out her vision for nature and the environment, as well as the progress DEFRA is making to meet environmental targets.

Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/26651/...
We're questioning Rt Hon Emma Reynolds MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Environmental Audit Committee. Photo on the right shows Rt Hon Emma Reynolds MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. She has short blonde bobbed hair and is wearing a red shirt dress.
March 9, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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In order for the Seventh Carbon Budget to succeed, it needs to be affordable, convenient and attractive for the public.

Find out more about our new report: committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...
Illustration of wind turbines on a green background with text reading: Fairness must be at the heart of the seventh carbon budget.
March 4, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're exploring the health of UK peatlands and their contribution to the UK's climate and nature goals. We'll also be examining whether there are sufficient protections in place to protect these vital ecosystems.

Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/26580/...
Evidence session. Peatlands: natural and environmental benefits and impacts. Environmental Audit Committee. Photo shows peatlands and wetlands, the ground is very flat, with green and russet coloured vegetation, interspersed with water. There is a cloudy sky above.
March 3, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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"It’s critical that we really consider what the impacts of data centres will be before we charge into approving them en masse" ~ @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social

We've launched an inquiry into data centres 👉 committees.parliament.uk/work/9651/ri...
February 27, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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Committee member @chrishinchliff.bsky.social asked @emmahardymp.bsky.social, Minister for Water and Flooding at @DefraGovUK, whether we should be trying to surpass Europe rather than playing catch up in relation to addressing the risks of PFAS.

Hear her response regarding drinking water👇
February 6, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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Our Chair @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social quizzed @emmahardymp.bsky.social , Minister for Water and Flooding at @DefraGovUK over the actions set out in the Government's plan to tackle PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals'.
February 5, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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Our session questioning @emmahardymp.bsky.social, Minister for Water and Flooding at @DefraGovUK on addressing the risks of PFAS has started.

Watch live: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
commonseac.parliament.uk Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · Apr 24
What are ‘forever chemicals’ and how can we address their risks?

Follow our inquiry into PFAS: committees.parliament.uk/work/9078/ad...
February 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're questioning @emmahardymp.bsky.social, Minister for Water and Flooding at @DefraGovUK on addressing the risks of PFAS. We'll be exploring the Government's approach to regulating and remediating 'forever chemicals'.

Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/26329/...
We're questioning Emma Hardy MP, Minister for Water and Flooding, DEFRA. Watch on Parliament Live. Environmental Audit Committee. Photo to the right shows Emma Hardy MP, Minister for Water and Flooding at DEFRA. She has short reddish hair and is wearing a dark navy dress and matching blazer.
February 3, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're hearing evidence from the Office for Environmental Protection, their latest report shows the government's progress has slowed, urgent action is needed to meet legal obligations.

Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/26305/...
Evidence session. Office for Environmental Protection Annual Evidence session. Environmental Audit Committee. Photo shows a waterfall in an English woodland surrounded by lush green vegetation.
January 27, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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Yesterday, we heard @richardbenwell.bsky.social, CEO of @wclnews.bsky.social, explain how farming is expected to lead nature recovery, but that the Government support needed isn’t there 👇
January 22, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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Our session exploring the Government's Revised Environmental Improvement Plan has started.

Watch live: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
commonseac.parliament.uk Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · Jan 20
Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're hearing evidence on the Government's Revised Environmental Improvement Plan.

Does it do enough to ensure the UK meets its legally binding environment and nature targets?

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Evidence session. Revised Environmental Improvement Plan. Environmental Audit Committee. Photo shows an aerial shot of lush green countryside, with lots of trees and a river running through the top right hand corner of the picture.
January 21, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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Tens of thousands of lives are being shortened in the UK by air pollution, according to the Environment Agency. What can the Government do to protect public health and the environment?

We’ve launched an inquiry: committees.parliament.uk/work/9561/ai...
Blurred background image of a traffic jam with text reading: Are current air quality targets enough to protect health and the environment?
January 20, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're hearing evidence on the Government's Revised Environmental Improvement Plan.

Does it do enough to ensure the UK meets its legally binding environment and nature targets?

Read more:
committees.parliament.uk/event/26173/...
Evidence session. Revised Environmental Improvement Plan. Environmental Audit Committee. Photo shows an aerial shot of lush green countryside, with lots of trees and a river running through the top right hand corner of the picture.
January 20, 2026 at 9:17 AM
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Yesterday we heard from Toby Park, Director of Climate, Energy and Sustainability at the Behavioural Insights Team, that there needs to be ambitious climate change policy and consistency when communicating with consumers, households, businesses, markets and investors to make the transition.
January 8, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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Our final session on the Seventh Carbon Budget has started.

Watch live: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
commonseac.parliament.uk Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · Jan 6
Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're exploring the public's perception of net zero by hearing from the Climate Change Committee and experts in public engagement and behavioural change on how to secure public buy-in for delivering the Seventh Carbon Budget.

Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/25899/...
Evidence session. The Seventh Carbon Budget. Environmental Audit Committee. The photo shows a green field in the countryside with a wooden fence and metal gate on the right hand side. The sky is blue with white passing clouds.
January 7, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're exploring the public's perception of net zero by hearing from the Climate Change Committee and experts in public engagement and behavioural change on how to secure public buy-in for delivering the Seventh Carbon Budget.

Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/25899/...
Evidence session. The Seventh Carbon Budget. Environmental Audit Committee. The photo shows a green field in the countryside with a wooden fence and metal gate on the right hand side. The sky is blue with white passing clouds.
January 6, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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We've published the Government's response to our report on flood resilience in England.

Read it here 👉 publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
January 5, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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NEW: We’re delighted that our founder @jemimavivien.bsky.social & @nateaston.bsky.social's pitch to the @commonseac.parliament.uk for an #AirPollution inquiry has been accepted! Thanks for all the hard work from so many on this - a fantastic end to the year! committees.parliament.uk/publications...
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December 19, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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Air pollution will be the subject of our new inquiry, following a winning pitch from @mumsforlungs.bsky.social and @unisouthampton.bsky.social in our Environment in Focus competition.

Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...
December 19, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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Our environment in focus session hearing pitches on different environmental topics has started.

Watch live: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
commonseac.parliament.uk Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · Dec 16
What will be our next inquiry?

Tomorrow at 2.30pm for our environment in focus session, we're hearing five pitches on different topics as we conclude our call for ideas from the public, campaigners and academic experts.

Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/25898/...
Environmental Audit Committee. Evidence session. The environment in focus. Photo shows a see-through glass orb with a focus on a path through a green woodland.
December 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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What will be our next inquiry?

Tomorrow at 2.30pm for our environment in focus session, we're hearing five pitches on different topics as we conclude our call for ideas from the public, campaigners and academic experts.

Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/25898/...
Environmental Audit Committee. Evidence session. The environment in focus. Photo shows a see-through glass orb with a focus on a path through a green woodland.
December 16, 2025 at 10:48 AM