Regulation & Policy

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lockedAgency publishes verification guidance

The Environment Agency's guidance aims to ensure remediation is successful and meets its intended goals.
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New advice for Yorkshire and Humberside

The Yorkshire and Humberside Pollution Advisory Council has updated its guidance on developing land affected by contamination.
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Further eco sprawl plus planning changes announced

The Government has announced planning policy changes and two new greenfield "eco towns".
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Insect army released on Japanese knotweed

The first release of Aphalara itadori has been approved by the Government.
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Soil study says many carbon levels steady

The new countryside soils survey suggests carbon concentrations rose from 1978 to 1998 and then fell.
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Conservatives moot planning Bill

Shadow planning minister Bob Neill says a Conservative government would include a planning, local government and housing bill in the Queen's Speech.
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Plant a tree – and foot the bill

The costs of planting and establishing an urban tree have been revealed in a Commons written answer.
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Coalfield regeneration review planned

Communities minister Ian Austin says a review will begin after consultations.
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lockedSoil-air-plant pathway modelled for organics

A new study has produced a quantitative model for the contamination pathway.
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lockedPotočnik calls for soil directive

The environment commissioner has issued a new call for the Soil Framework Directive.
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