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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 08/04/2026
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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 02/04/2026
“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.
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 17/03/2026
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/...
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 10/03/2026
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.
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 09/03/2026
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.
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 04/03/2026
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.
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 03/03/2026
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.
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 27/02/2026
"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...
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 06/02/2026
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👇
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 05/02/2026
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'.
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 04/02/2026
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/...
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 03/02/2026
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.
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 27/01/2026
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.
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 22/01/2026
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 👇
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 21/01/2026
Our session exploring the Government's Revised Environmental Improvement Plan has started. Watch live: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 20/01/2026
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...
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 20/01/2026
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.
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 08/01/2026
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.
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 07/01/2026
Our final session on the Seventh Carbon Budget has started. Watch live: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 06/01/2026
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.
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 05/01/2026
We've published the Government's response to our report on flood resilience in England. Read it here 👉 publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
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Flood resilience in England: Government Response
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
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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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 19/12/2025
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...
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 17/12/2025
Our environment in focus session hearing pitches on different environmental topics has started. Watch live: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 16/12/2025
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.
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 10/12/2025
Our session on addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) has started. Watch live: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 09/12/2025
Yesterday we asked @ed-miliband.bsky.social, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his leadership and the Government's leadership has been damaged by the UK's decision to not provide finance to protect tropical forests.
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 09/12/2025
Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're examining the potential risks of PFAS chemicals contaminating water and soil and whether enough is being done in the UK to fully understand the risks. We'll be hearing from experts on water, agriculture and health. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/25763/...
Environmental Audit Committee. Evidence session.
Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 08/12/2025
Our session questioning @edmilibandmp.bsky.social, the Secretary of State for @energygovuk after his attendance at the International Climate Negotiations at COP30 in Brazil has started. Watch live: www.youtube.com/live/g1zYOkT...
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 05/12/2025
On Monday at 3pm we're questioning @edmilibandmp.bsky.social, Secretary of State for DESNZ to seek updates on the Government's commitment to climate action after he led the UK's delegation at the COP30 climate conference in Brazil. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/25762/...
Evidence session, International Climate Negotiations: COP30, Environmental Audit Committee.
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 28/11/2025
Our Chair @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social responds to this week's budget 👇 committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...
Image of MP Toby Perkins on a green background with text reading: budget reaction from the chair Toby perkins MP.
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 17/11/2025
Nature is not the blocker to 1.5 million homes, instead it’s a necessity for building resilient towns and neighbourhoods. Read our new report on environmental sustainability and housing growth ⬇️ publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 12/11/2025
Our session on the Seventh Carbon Budget has started. Watch live: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 11/11/2025
Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're exploring the Climate Change Committee's advice for the carbon budget for the Seventh Carbon Budget, the progress the UK has made so far and what steps are needed to ensure emissions targets are met. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/25543/...
Evidence session, The Seventh Carbon Budget, Environmental Audit Committee.
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 05/11/2025
We’ve published our report on airport expansion and climate and nature targets. Read it here: publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 05/11/2025
Our Chair, Toby Perkins MP, welcomes the Government’s New Carbon Budget Delivery Plan 👇
Image of MP toby perkins on a green background with text reading: “A key question is how this plan will make a solid contribution to reducing emissions on home soil, without outsourcing the problem to other countries. Reducing emissions in highly-polluting sectors must not result in those industries being shuttered completely and the emissions simply outsourced abroad. The Government’s plans need to rest on solid foundations and meaningful commitments.”
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 22/10/2025
Our session on International Climate Negotiations:COP30 has started. Watch live: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 21/10/2025
Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're exploring what the UK should be looking to achieve at next months Climate Change Negotiations. We'll be hearing from Ambassador to the UK, Antônio de Aguiar Patriota and Nigel Topping, Chair of the Climate Change Committee. ➡️ committees.parliament.uk/event/25258/...
Evidence Session, International Climate Negotiations: COP30
Environmental Audit Committee. 
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 13/10/2025
We've published our report on flood resilience in England. Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...
Image of flooded fields with text reading: 6.3 million properties are at risk of flooding in the UK, but awareness of the risks is dangerously low. Environmental audit committee
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 03/10/2025
We joined @rewildingbritain.org.uk on a visit to Sussex to explore how their nature-led solutions are supporting carbon capture, coastal resilience & rural economies👇
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Rewilding Britain @rewildingbritain.org.uk · 23/09/2025
The best way to get people to understand rewilding? Show them it in action 🎬 Last week, members of the Rewilding Britain Influence team took six Environmental Audit Committee members (MPs) and two of their specialist team out in the field to experience rewilding first hand. (1/4)
A group of eleven people (the Environmental Audit Committee) standing on a pebbly beach in front of Brighton Pier, smiling at the camera on a cloudy day.Two people hold beach treasures: one holds a white cuttlebone and seaweed, and the other holds a shell above a pebbled beach.A group of people attentively listening to a guide holding a wooden stick, surrounded by lush greenery at the Knepp Castle Estate in Sussex.Tree trunk with visible marks of beaver gnawing, located by a pond. Surrounding foliage is visible in the foreground.
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 23/09/2025
Our new inquiry will examine the @thecccuk.bsky.social's advice on the UK’s next carbon budget. We’ll be looking its modelling, technology choices and costs, as well as how it’ll engage the public and support behaviour change. Share your views 👇 committees.parliament.uk/work/9361/th...
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 18/09/2025
We asked Emma Pinchbeck, CEO of @thecccuk.bsky.social, for her response to accusations of ‘inaccurate costings’ from then Shadow Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho 👇
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 11/09/2025
We’ve published the Government’s response to our report on the UK and the Antarctic environment. Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...
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Antarctica: Government opposed to polar geoengineering - Committees - UK Parliament
The Environmental Audit Committee has published the Government’s response to the Committee’s report on ‘the UK and the Antarctic environment’.
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 10/09/2025
How should so-called 'forever chemicals' be regulated? Yesterday, we considered what affects these chemicals have on the environment and human health, and whether UK regulation goes far enough. You can watch the session back here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Image of food packaging with text reading: Evidence session. Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 09/09/2025
The Government has rejected our call for an outright bottom trawling ban despite its pledge. Read Defra's response to our report on governing the marine environment here: publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 08/09/2025
We've launched our Environment in Focus inquiry, asking you for your ideas on what the committee should look in to. Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/work/9336/th...
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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 05/09/2025
👋 We welcomed @commonseac.parliament.uk to Cambridge yesterday alongside experts from finance, aviation, policy & the built environment to support MPs in shaping bold, green policy. 🔗: cisl.cam.ac.uk/news/cisl-we... @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social @pippaheylings.bsky.social
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 03/09/2025
Our session questioning @NationalHways on environmental sustainability has started. Watch live here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 02/09/2025
Tomorrow at 2.30pm we're exploring environmental impacts of major road developments, including pollution from run-off and whether schemes such as biodiversity net gain are fit for purpose. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/event/25038/...
Environmental Audit Committee, Evidence Session, National Highways and environmental sustainability. Photo shows a motorway winding it's way through the countryside.
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