Liberal Democrat Lead Councillor for environmental policy and climate in St Albans, Keith Cotton, aims to embed protections for local rivers and chalk streams in future planning policy, through a council motion.
The government claims the Heathrow and Gatwick expansions will encourage much-needed economic growth for the UK. However, this decision risks exacerbating environmental damage, public health concerns, whilst offering questionable economic returns.
Now that the dust has settled following the second reading of the Climate and Nature Bill on the 24th of January, we can finally look forward to the next steps. Those of you who followed the progress of the impassioned debate on the day will know that
The climate and sustainability emergency is about to become an even greater battle. The 2024 COP29 UN summit showed in no uncertain terms that international agreements are, at best, guidelines—and aren’t even ambitious guidelines.
What is the CAN Bill and how does it differ from current legislation? One of the most exciting developments to come out of the last few months has been the drawing of the Private Member's Bill by Lib Dem Roz Savage MP
This week, Rachel Reeves released the new Labour government’s budget. Overall, there are positives, which we welcome. However, it is important to look at what the budget omits and the budget's environmental aspirations warrant a closer look.
Pippa Heylings MP becomes Liberal Democrat Energy Security and Net Zero Spokesperson with vow to take take green issues to the heart of Westminster
Pippa took part in the Commons debate in Westminster Hall on UK priorities for COP29, the UN climate change conference, on Sep 10th
In one of their first votes in Parliament, the new Liberal Democrat MPs for Cambridgeshire have voted in support of an amendment to the King's Speech which would see action taken on sewage dumping, cost of living and the NHS
Pippa Heylings joined with Cam Valley Forum campaigners on Sunday 19th May for a swim to celebrate Sheep’s Green in Cambridge receiving a Bathing Water Designation
On Wednesday, Conservative MPs including South Cambs MP Anthony Browne voted against a new law which would have seen water companies in court for sewage spills.
The 2024 ENDS Power List for politicians who have championed environmental causes has been published. It is a list of 50 politicians in the country and Pippa is honoured to be part of that list!