As set out in our 25 Year Environment Plan, this Government recognises the importance of green spaces for health and happiness as well as

The UK Government recognises the huge potential for nature based solutions in tackling climate change while also supporting biodiversity.

Environmental policy is largely a devolved matter.

The Government has made no specific assessment of the effects of discarded cigarettes on ocean plastic pollution.

In his appearance at the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee hearing on 2nd July 2019, the Secretary of State stated our

Environmental policy is largely a devolved matter.

The Government will publish its call for evidence and consultation on reducing personal water consumption in due course.

Defra is working with the Environment Agency (EA), academics and the UK water industry to understand the scale of the microplastic pollut

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The pollutants found in air are not themselves toxic but can cause irritation and their effect can have consequences which exacerbate par