Environment
Rivers struggling to keep pace with humans, putting millions in danger
While the long-term effects of climate change are well known, “stressors” caused by daily social, economic and political activity could have disastrous consequences in the next 10 to 20 years.
Three years after Grenfell fire, families still wait for permanent home
More than 200 households were left without a roof over their heads following the devastating blaze that ripped through the 24-storey tower, leaving 72 people dead, on June 14, 2017.
Racism contributed to risk of BAME communities dying from Covid-19
The Public Health England (PHE) report was not published alongside a first study, despite accusations it was being withheld.
Face coverings to be mandatory on public transport
The Government says they are ‘marginally beneficial as a precautionary measure’.
Clean tech and climate policies ‘could cut fossil fuel profits by two thirds’
The world is witnessing the ‘decline and fall of the fossil fuel industry’, analysts say.
Thousands of homeless ‘at risk of eviction from hotels at end of June’
The charity Crisis says contracts between councils and hotels are due to end at the end of the month without Government funding.
Problems in care homes ‘could worsen’ if many staff have to self-isolate
Care England chief executive Professor Martin Green said testing in care homes needs to be prioritised.
Full list of MPs who voted to lower our food standards during the Covid pandemic
Fears as Government promises for post-Brexit food and environmental standards removed from Agriculture Bill.
Renewable power ahead of fossil fuels in first three months of year
Renewables generated more than 40% of Britain’s power in the first three months of the year.