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Every week, the ENDS team runs down the biggest green news stories, shines a spotlight on some pretty nasty chemicals, and takes a forensic look at one of the more deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. Read more on the issues covered at www.endsreport.com or follow us on Twitter @TheENDSReport
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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today.We want to hear from our listeners on what we can do to improve the podcast. To help us, and to be in with a chance to win £100 in John Lewis vouchers, please take part in our five-minute survey: https://www.endsreport.com/podcastsurveyFor this week’s Big Green News, the team discusses:The green politics influencing voters and what it could mean heading into an election.A highly protected SSSI bulldozed with Natural England’s blessingAnd for the news-in-brief, we find out more about the landowner lobby chief appointed to Natural England’s board, new data confirming that UK bathing waters now rank amongst the worst in Europe for pollution and a beaver boom kicking off in east Kent. For our deep dive, we speak to evolutionary biologist and molecular ecologist, Professor Richard Buggs from Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew about all things trees, the scourge of ash dieback disease, scientists of colour and how his Christian faith helps his science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today.We want to hear from our listeners on what we can do to improve the podcast. To help us, and to be in with a chance to win £100 in John Lewis vouchers, please take part in our 5-minute survey: https://www.endsreport.com/podcastsurvey.For this week’s Big Green News, the team discusses:The green policies at risk of being lost before the next general election and what a future Labour government might mean for green policy.PLUS the EA’s concerted attempts to thwart FOIs, the tree-climbing lawyer and friends who won a fight against the chainsaws and a failed case over the pollution of the River Wye, which actually may help in the long run. We'll bring you the news in brief.For this episode’s deep dive, we discuss the findings of a groundbreaking PFAS investigation about a small town in North Yorkshire that has become the most PFAS polluted place in the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paul Whitehouse, Feargal Sharkey, The Crown’s Jim Murray... This week's episode, recorded from the UK River Summit, features the rockstars of the water world and an environmental lawyer on a mission. Listen to the ECO Chamber to find out what you've missed.Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s Big Green News, the team discusses:The bugs bothering England’s bathing waters;The crypto outbreak plaguing Devon residents;And the United Utilities scandal haunting Windermere – England’s largest and very dirty lake.For this week's episode we report from the River Summit at Morden Hall where we hear thoughts from big fish such as Feargal Sharkey, Paul Whitehouse, Jim Murray, Guy Shrubsole and the Environment Agency's Philip Duffy. For our deep-dive, we speak with Fish Legal's Angela Henry about their landmark legal victory against the government and how the process of informing public bodies actually works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s Big Green News, the team discusses:The on-going beef between the government and the post-Brexit environmental watchdog – the Office for Environmental Protection and this time it's over the state of our waterways. We find out if the move to drop two green infringement cases against the UK means the EU has finally bowed out from pursuing legal challenges over the channel.And knotweed, the seven deadly bins and the new designated bathing water sites, we’ll bring you the news-in-brief. For our deep-dive, we take a forensic look at how the UK's green policy is diverging not just from the EU but also within the devolved nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s Big Green News, the team discusses:The fallout of the local elections… was it really the ULEZ wot won it in London? We’ll also be finding out why the government has suffered another defeat in the courts over its failed climate plans.SEPA’s new green assessment scheme, DEFRA ministers’ close ties with the shooting industry, and the sound of our own trumpet – we discuss the news-in-brief.For our deep-dive, we speak with environmental activist Tony Whitehead, a campaigner with the Alliance for Nature on Dartmoor, a group fighting for the ecological restoration of the national park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s Big Green News, the team discusses:The jaw-dropping confession from the EA’s chief executive that England’s permitting regime has witnessed a ‘genuine collapse’.We’ll also work out the ‘fake promises’ of a UK-wide deposit return scheme that hinges on glass.And Hamza Youssef’s resignation, a new regulator growth duty, and Labour’s nature mission, we discuss the news-in-briefFor our deep-dive, we explore the twists and turns of Legacy, ENDS Report's latest documentary exploring the formation of the Environment Act and what really happened behind the scenes from those who helped craft it during its tumultuous creation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why does Trudy Harrison think DEFRA has a problem with the office for environmental protection and project delivery? Where is the missing Land Use Framework? And what's been going on this week in policy circles?Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week's big green news, the team discusses:The ‘Lack of trust’ between DEFRA and the post-Brexit green watchdog, the OEP, according to an exclusive interview with former DEFRA minister Trudy HarrisonThe search for the missing Land Use Framework. It turns out policy makers don’t have all the answers and may want your help….And wet wipes, gamebirds and wind-turbines, we'll update you for our news-in-briefFor our deep dive, we’ll find out what the energy from waste sector thinks after DEFRA gave the sector a red card on granting environmental permits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What's in the River Wye Action Plan? Why did the EA chief warn ministers about pausing waste incineration permits? And how big will the world's largest floating wind project actually be in the Celtic Sea? Listen to the latest episode of the ECO Chamber to find out...Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week's big green news, the team discusses:The brand new River Wye Action PlanThe letters which reveal that the Environment Agency chief warned ministers about the risk of pausing waste incineration permitsAnd the resignation of climate minister Graham Stuart. What will be his legacy? For our deep dive, we’ll be winding our way through the planning of a novel offshore wind farm in the Celtic Sea that could set a UK precedent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week's big green news, the team discusses:Why Environment Secretary Steve Barclay’s department DEFRA has called time on approving any new energy from waste plants while he himself has been burned in connection to an incinerator in his own patch.The EA’s first ever chief regulator, who are they and what's their plan to help the regulator? And the good news that beavers are building a new landscape in Essex. We’ll be taking a look at what’s been going on at the Spains Hall Estate. For our deep dive, we’ll be exploring the complexities of the Norwich Western Link road where a super colony of protected barbastelle bats are at the centre of a construction dispute between the Conservative-run council and wildlife regulator Natural England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week's big green news, the team discusses:Thames Water’s fresh financial crisis after shareholders refused to back £500 million worth of funding to prop up the ailing water company. It blames regulatory arrangements but does that hold water?Ofwat's new duty to promote growth... how will this impact enforcement? And finally, we’ll be looking over the border and discuss the good news that Scotland’s recycling rates are at an all time high.For our deep dive, we’ll be speaking we’ll be exploring the kelp forests of Sussex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today.For this week's big green news, the team discusses:Labour’s net zero secretary Ed Miliband and the party’s abandoned flagship £28bn annual fund to combat climate change.A controversial move by the National Park Authority of Dartmoor to seek changes to the way sites of special scientific interest are graded that some say is a backwards step for nature.And the news that lawyers are trying to take the government to court after energy secretary Claire Coutinho approved plans for Drax to install carbon capture technology at its Yorkshire biomass plant. But will they win? We’ll find out. For our deep dive, we’ll be speaking with insect and biodiversity net gain expert Nat Duffus from the University of Oxford on why net gain might be neglecting one of nature’s most important living organisms on this planet… can you guess which ones they are? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today.For this week's big green news, the team discusses:The UK’s environmental watchdogs coordinated investigation into ‘possible failures’ to comply with environmental law to protect wild birds.The latest move to strip Natural England of its powers to designate protected sites.And the nature watchdog’s comeback over the designation of a protected site in Cornwall. For our deep dive, which really does shine a light on the issue, ENDS Compliance manager Alice Fillan speaks to ECO Chamber producer James Agyepong-Parsons about the pollution problems of artificial light and the unwanted sounds of the built environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today.For this week's big green news, the team discusses:The government plans to turn Cambridge into the Europe’s answer to Silicon Valley, and other green spring budget updates.The good, bad and the ugly of the EA’s scorecard. A political row over Rishi Sunak’s sentiments in a Rural Payments Agency email.For our deep dive, which really does get below the surface, ENDS editor Jamie Carpenter is learning all about animal noises, biodiversity net gain, and artificial intelligence with the “King of Bioacoustics”, Dr Carlos Abrahams.The director of ecoacoustics at consultancy Baker Consultants and part-time lecturer at Nottingham Trent University gives insights into the fascinating emerging area which relates to our planet’s soundtrack, and what it tells us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, as well as taking a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today.For this week's big green news the team discusses:Why the notorious Walleys Quarry landfill has been given a suspension noticeWhat Ofwat's new 'growth duty' will mean for regulating water companiesWhy Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland aren't happy about Westminster’s shortlist for the new climate watchdog boss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who's taking over the National Farmers' Union now their leader Minette Batters is gone? Is the EA's chair making enemies with farmers? And why are some Welsh farmers so angry about proposed environmental policy?Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, as well as taking a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today.In this week’s episode, we'll be discussing... The change of guard of the National Farmers' UnionAn address by the Environment Agency’s chair Allan Lovell who insists he's no fool.And the tensions in Wales over proposed biodiversity policies. In this week’s deep dive we explore a new market report produced by the ENDS Report team scanning the risks and rewards for businesses navigating environmental compliance for the year ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why does it matter if I buy a new wood burner for my home? Are we losing all our ties to EU regulation? And why would anyone want to launder falcons?Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, as well as taking a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today.In this week’s episode, we'll be discussing…The news that national PM2.5 emission reductions have been thwarted by domestic wood burnersThe father and son duo, punished for the ‘illegal laundering’ of 22 peregrine falconsAnd the EU regulation the government has in its line of sightIn this week’s deep dive we speak to IEMA's deputy CEO Martin Baxter on diversity in the sustainability sector, EIAs, biodiversity net gain and how you can forge your career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Should the Environment Agency know where landfills are leaching poisonous PFAS chemicals into the natural environment? Why is biodiversity net gain back in the news? And dragonwatch: how will the creation of a new environmental watchdog work in Wales. Listen to the Eco Chamber podcast to find out answers. Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, as well as taking a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today.In this week’s episode the team explores the recent publication of the PFAS Files: the nightmare of PFAS pollution from firefighting foams to brownfield sites to the policy divergence from the EU.For this week's big green news the team brings you:An exclusive on the landfills leaching a poisonous cocktail of dangerous forever chemicals into our waterways.The latest twist in the saga that is biodiversity net gain.And the genesis of the environmental red dragon watchdog set to be created in Wales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Should a waste business really have to choose between going out of business or working outside of the law as it waits for an environmental permit? And why does the Office for Environmental Protection think DEFRA's been dishing out illegal advice? Listen to the Eco Chamber podcast to find out. Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, as well as taking a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today.In this week’s episode the team takes a deep-dive into the shadowy world of water abstraction looking at who's taking our H20.For this week's big green news the team finds out:The impact EA permitting delays are having on waste businesses.Why DEFRA's rules for farmers on water pollution aren't holding water with the regulator.And finding out the true extent of why Natural England is missing responses to planning applications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why on earth would EA staff be directed to stop inspecting waste sites? Is the OEP going to start legal proceedings against DEFRA? What on earth is the Dutch Nitrogen Case? Listen to the Eco Chamber podcast to find out. Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, as well as taking a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today.In this week’s episode the team takes a deep-dive with Tracey Lovejoy, a senior associate at law firm Irwin Mitchell LLP.For this week's big green news the team finds out:The Environment Agency's secret strategy to ease compliance failures. The OEP's brutal review of the government's 2023 Environment Improvement Plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How many homes are really held up by nutrients pollution in England? When is Chris Stark stepping down and why have his contemporaries not been replaced? Listen to the Eco Chamber podcast to find out. Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, as well as taking a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today.For this week's big green news the team finds out:The real impact of the nutrients crisis on development in England.Why Wales' rivers are failing on key health indicators. And find out who will be taking up the helm at the Climate Change Committee - the official climate advisers of the government. For the deep-dive the ENDS Report looks at the environmental policy ahead for 2024 so you don't have to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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