Prominent nature charities representing 8 million members are advocating for stronger environmental protections in new planning laws. They contend that the negative portrayal of wildlife by political figures is detrimental and out of touch with public opinion. A YouGov poll indicated overwhelming public support for increased protections of green and blue spaces. The groups are pushing for amendments to ensure that environmental benefits outweigh harms from development, opposing the proposed legislation which would allow developers to bypass environmental regulations by paying into a restoration fund. Critics argue this undermines conservation efforts.
The anti-nature rhetoric employed by political leaders is at odds with public sentiment, with a significant majority supporting stricter planning protections for natural spaces.
The bill has been criticized for allowing developers to bypass essential environmental regulations, essentially promoting a system where polluting could be seen as acceptable if compensated.
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