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The government’s legislation to transform our environment has returned to Parliament, with new amendments including a legally-binding 2030 species target and measures to reduce sewage discharges into rivers.
The Environment Bill will crack down on water companies that discharge sewage into rivers and will include a world-leading legally-binding species target for 2030, aiming to halt the decline of nature and to protect beloved British animals, such as red squirrels and hedgehogs.
The Bill will also help to clean up the country’s air, restore natural habitats and increase biodiversity, whilst also outlining how the government will reduce waste, make better use of resources, and improve management of water resources in a changing climate.
Environment Minister Rebecca Pow said: “As we build back greener from the pandemic, it is vital that we address the twin challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss and protect and improve the environment for future generations. The Environment Bill will ensure we deliver the most ambitious environmental programme of any country on earth, which is why it is essential that we complete its passage into law as soon as possible.”
The legislation builds on the government’s action to protect the environment as set out in our 25 Year Environment Plan, with a binding commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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