Report Finds England’s Poor Areas at Risk of Further Green Space Cuts
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A report commissioned by wildlife and environmental NGOs suggests that proposed changes to planning laws in England will exacerbate the lack of green spaces, particularly in the poorest communities. These areas already face severe 'nature poverty,' with over 7.4 million people living in zones devoid of immediate biodiversity, including 1.4 million children under 15. The report attributes this issue to extreme environmental disparities within towns and cities, exacerbated by new loopholes for developers introduced after lobbying from housebuilders.
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- The Guardian lean-D — England’s poorest areas face deepest cuts to green space under planning law changes, report finds