Leaving the EU could cause "untold damage" to Britain's ecosystems and undermine its attempts to curb greenhouse gas emissions, green groups warned on Friday, calling on the government to prioritise the environment after Brexit. With 80% of Britain's current environmental guidelines - governing everything from air pollution to waste disposal - coming from Brussels, there are fears that ministers are ignoring the ecological fallout of exiting the bloc. EU green guidelinesIn a speech last year, Prime Minister Theresa May said Britain "will continue to lead the world in delivering on our commitments to the planet". She promised that EU green guidelines would be adopted into national law after Brexit. OEP leadership and fundingBut green groups and legal experts have expressed concern over its power and impartiality.

Source: News 24 March 08, 2019 05:37 UTC