It’s October 31st, and as some people celebrate Halloween, the more haunting question on many of our minds will be whether or not the future of environmental regulations is secure. In this blog, the IES takes a look at past proposals for environmental de-regulation and asks a key question: ‘dead...
Last month, Liz Truss became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. During that time, she has reshuffled the Cabinet and proposed major changes to environmental policy, both in England and across the UK. In what was already a crucial time for the future of the environment, the IES believes...
Mocean Energy develops technology that generates renewable energy from ocean waves. This is a challenging space, which inventors and entrepreneurs have been exploring for decades without wide technical or commercial success. However, the industry is now at a turning point, and Mocean’s...
The World Health Organization (WHO) published revised Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) for pollutants in ambient air in September 2021. The guidelines for particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) are substantially lower than the previous (2005) guidelines; the updated long-term (...
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) professionals play an integral role in developments, ensuring that deleterious environmental impacts are minimised. Influencing projects at the design stage is key to ensuring better environmental outcomes from projects, but how can interdisciplinary...
Our Land Condition Early Career Network (ECN) provides tailored CPD opportunities for land condition professionals at the start of their career. The Network provides a forum for exploring topical issues in the sector, connecting with fellow professionals and developing skills and knowledge....
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