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As 20mph becomes a default speed limit, let’s swallow the road rage and learn to love taking endless courses
MSC Cruises draws ire of environmentalists as it calls for rethink on how passenger ships are assessed by UN shipping regulator
Brussels to crack down on greenwashing of consumer products
Family businesses turn to nimbler vessels that can operate when water levels are low
Limits of 6 out of 9 planetary boundaries have been breached, study says
Peers strike down attempt to end ‘nutrient neutrality’ regime as part of drive to boost homebuilding
Roles of government, Environment Agency and Ofwat in monitoring and enforcement of discharges by water companies under scrutiny
Analysis of UK and EU data found the country had the fifth-biggest share of ‘poor’ quality swimming waters
Opposing schemes such as Ulez will become more popular, though the politics of it in the capital are not straightforward
Use of alternative fuels will allow companies to keep selling combustion-engine models into the next decade, say executives
Bloc countries divided on upgrading climate change targets
A country famous for its rainy climate faces grave supply issues, after years of poorly managed systems
UK government says removal of EU-era legislation would allow 100,000 new homes to be built by end of decade
Retreat comes as mayor defends expansion of Ulez on Tuesday
Developers argue EU-era regulation on ‘nutrient neutrality’ has prevented construction of tens of thousands of homes
Dispute over who pays for cleaning up shipping emissions deepens struggle to decarbonise global trade
Tradespeople with polluting vehicles will be able to claim back cost of driving in expanded low emissions zone
UK environment regulator warned government that companies were nearing ‘potential immediate supply risks’
Poor water quality of French river has cast doubt over games next summer
Lawyers derided as ‘ambulance chasers’ turn their sights on environmental violations
Incidents recorded across the country, according to ministers
Also in today’s newsletter, carbon offset market tails off
World’s first carbon border tax will feature penalties of up to €50 a tonne before it enters fully into force
Water company excuses for spills debunked by findings that most infrastructure was built in 20th century
Companies ditch collective action in the face of legal threats and political opposition from some Republicans
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