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Green energy development delayed by the meat industry

The power used by the meat and dairy industries in both EU and US are apparently blocking the development of greener alternatives needed to tackle the climate crisis.

Analysis suggests that...

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'Not For EU' labels introduced to food packaging in Northern Ireland

'Not For EU' labels on food packaging have been spotted in Northern Irish supermarkets, following more recent updated post-Brexit agreements for the region.

The amendments, which were made...

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Significant planning legislation for Wales receives Royal Assent

One of the most significant pieces of legislation of recent times in relation to planning for Wales, the Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023, received Royal Assent on 14 J...

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Labour MSP Monica Lennon calls for new 'ecocide' law

Scottish Labour MSP Monica Lennon has called for the introduction of a new 'ecocide' law that criminalizes mass environmental destruction or damage.

The calls are already being backed by th...

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Your Cedrec contract is novating to Barbour EHS Limited

We gave you a heads up earlier in the year that Cedrec was going to be rebranded as Barbour EHS.

You should have received an email this week clarifying everything, and we're delighted to co...

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Government ditches plan to address food waste in England
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HSE issues safety notice following fatal accident in vehicle lift

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a safety notice following a fatal incident when using a BendPak XPR series two-post vehicle lift.

This safety alert...

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Shortage of experts and low pay "major barriers" to net-zero

According to workers in the UK environment sector, staff shortages, a lack of specialist personnel, and low pay are major barriers to achieving net zero.

The trade union Prospect, many memb...

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Government to push for single sex toilets

The Government has announced that it intends to slow down the rise of gender neutral toilets in England in order to protect single sex spaces. As a result, changes are expected to be made to the Bu...

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Experts say healthy UK diets at risk from Mediterranean droughts

A report by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) said that a healthy diet in the UK will be put at risk by climate breakdown as European droughts shrink fresh fruit and vegetable supplie...

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"Record number" of solar panels and heat pumps installed

According to the industry's official standards body, British households are making...

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HSE sets up Working Minds campaign for HGV drivers

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) says more needs to be done to protect Britain's truckers from work-related stress.

The HSE Working Mind...

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Network Rail fined £1.2 million after maintenance worker's death

Network Rail has been fined £1.2 million following the death of a grandad who was crushed while carrying out maintenance work.

The long-serving employee was crushed by a railway track...

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Companies could face millions for water pollution

The first collective class action is being brought against six English water companies for failing to properly report sewage spills and pollution incidents, which breaches the competition law for f...

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Action for damages for deceased who fell through roof remitted for proof

In Rose v WNL Investments Ltd, relatives of a deceased man (R) who died after falling through a roof at the defender's premises while carrying out maintenance works, raised an action of da...

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