The article discusses the tension between housing development and biodiversity conservation in the UK. Initially supported by Boris Johnson and Kemi Badenoch, the Dasgupta report highlighted the financial consequences of biodiversity loss. As Labour aims to address the housing shortage with plans for 1.5 million new homes, concerns grow that this might lead to sidelining environmental considerations highlighted in the report. Local authorities are facing challenges enforcing sustainable development practices due to developer appeals, prompting warnings from conservation organizations about the potential harm to natural habitats.
Boris Johnson and Kemi Badenoch originally supported the Dasgupta report emphasizing the financial imperative of protecting biodiversity. However, Labour's current plans raise fears about neglecting these insights.
Despite a reported housing shortage of 2.5 million homes in the UK, local authorities are struggling to enforce inclusion of green spaces in developments due to developers' successful appeals.
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