
Brexit and environment, risks and opportunities for the UK in an uncertain climate
A trade deal was reached just days before the end of the transition period, yet the effects of Brexit on UK environmental policy and law remain unclear.
Flavia Olivieri
A recent graduate in Msc in Environmental Sciences, this degree has given me the strong sense of urgency and desire to spread awareness on environmental issues. I integrate sustainable practices such as limiting plastic usage and general waste in my daily life, while also believing that writing news articles may be an equally (if not more) effective way to act upon environmental concerns. I plan on furthering my technical and scientific knowledge with more studies, which will hopefully give me a stronger voice in this.
Panta Rei (Heraclitus)
A trade deal was reached just days before the end of the transition period, yet the effects of Brexit on UK environmental policy and law remain unclear.
Much uncertainty remains in the transition period. Here’s what EU citizens living in the UK, and vice versa, should know about and expect from Brexit.
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Climate change could reduce barley yields, negatively affecting the availability and price of beer. This may not be global warming’s worst tragic consequence but could represent a sad loss.