Nature in England in danger due to off-track goals, warns report.

An alarming report has highlighted the slipping goals to stop the decline of nature and clean up the air and water in England. The Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) is failing to meet government targets for thriving plants and wildlife, as well as clean air. Key metrics like habitat creation and woodland targets are not being met, with water leakage actually increasing since targets were set post-Brexit. The Labour party plans to overhaul these goals, with environment secretary Steve Reed promising detailed delivery plans for targets like tree planting and air quality alongside environmental groups. The CEO of the Wildlife Trusts emphasized the need for concrete action to reverse nature’s decline, citing a lack of detail in the previous plan. The chair of the Office for Environmental Protection echoed the need for a rapid review of the EIP to drive environmental improvement effectively.

Nature is in crisis, with Britain facing extinction of animal species, declining landscapes, and polluted waterways and air. The urgency of the situation calls for a new ambitious program to save nature, involving collaboration with various stakeholders. It’s time to take clear actions to protect biodiversity and ensure a sustainable future.