He has vowed to “fight against” the plan, despite overseeing its original implementation

The Earthshot Prize happened over the weekend and in this article, I discuss some of the winning solutions

The Environment Minister has accepted that flaring in Basra is linked with increases of leukaemia in the region

It says all forms of transport must be included from maritime, land and air

The act will also look to cut waste, protect biodiversity and increase recycling rates

The Zero Pollution Action Plan sets out key 2030 targets to reduce pollution at source and ensure people could all live in a toxic-free environment

Funding will be shared over three years by three laboratory-led research projects, which are focused on different major approaches to capturing carbon

While some of this reduction is expected in normal years due to the Lunar New Year public holiday and weather changes, levels were still 21% below the average for 2015-19

Charity Global Action Plan notes staff working from home post-lockdown will not only prevent a second spike of Coronavirus but would also avoid a fifth of all commutes by car

Scientists say the main sources of fine particulate matter air pollution include the inefficient use of energy by households, industry, the agriculture and transport sectors and coal-fired power plants