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Environment Agency Chief Regulator’s report 2023-24
The Environment Agency’s (EA) Chief Regulator, Dr. Jo Nettleton, has published her report, calling for reforms to the environmental regulatory framework to better protect people and the environment while enabling businesses to grow.
Requesting environmental information from the Environment Agency – be careful what you ask for!
A recent decision of the Information Commissioner is an important reminder of the need to be careful that a request for information is not refused because it is ‘manifestly unreasonable’ under the Environmental Information Regulations.
A new climate change agreements scheme
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published the government response to its 2023 consultation on its proposals for a new six-year climate change agreements (CCA) scheme to follow the existing scheme from 2025.
Environmental whistleblowing – is your business prepared?
This article explains the protection for whistleblowers under the Employment Rights Act and points out a new reporting portal and toolkit. We also highlight employment tribunal cases relating to environmental whistleblowing and advise on the steps that businesses can take to protect themselves.
Budget 2024 - Focus on: green taxes and reliefs
In the Budget, the government continued its drive for greener growth, including announcements to increase energy efficient buildings from 2025 onwards, boost electric vehicle adoption and advance cleaner sources of energy generation.
The Climate Change Committee announces the UK’s progress towards net zero
On 18 July 2024, the Climate Change Committee published its statutory 2024 Progress Report to Government, providing a comprehensive overview of the government’s progress to date in reducing carbon emissions.
Environment Agency consults on changes to its regulatory appeal process: what do businesses need to know?
The Environment Agency is consulting on proposed changes to its regulatory appeals process. The proposals follow the agency’s commitment to undertake a review of its regulatory complaints and appeals procedure following a recent High Court decision.
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Quite interesting is the use of AI in everyday technological solutions in the industry, especially in the automation of EfV equipment. We, for example, use AI elements to control the temperature circuit of the gasification reactor, thereby increasing the efficiency of the process and providing cleaner gas, significantly reducing problems with tar removal.
Thank you for your comments, Peter. I'm always keen to hear how AI is shaping/helping the sector.
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