Planning bill 'throws environmental protection to the wind', say UK nature chiefs

Heads of 32 charities warn proposals could push species towards extinction and lead to irreversible habitat lossThe heads of 32 UK nature organisations have written to the government warning that the planning bill "throws environmental protection to the wind".The planning and infrastructure bill, which is at committee stage in parliament, aims to streamline regulations for developers so they can speed up their projects. Continue reading...