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Environment Matters podcast

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 Listen to Environment Matters, where our leading environmental law solicitors are joined by experts from across Burges Salmon and special guests to discuss a wide range of topical environmental issues, including greenwashing, nature-based solutions and Variable Monetary Penalties for environmental offences. Economics
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  • S3 Ep3: Environment Matters - Destination: Unknown? What the PFAS Plan could mean for PFAS regulation in the UK - S3E3

    S3 Ep3: Environment Matters - Destination: Unknown? What the PFAS Plan could mean for PFAS regulation in the UK - S3E3
    Apr 30 2026
    PFAS continues to be a recurring issue for regulators and businesses alike. In this episode of Environment Matters, Michael Barlow is joined by Simon Tilling and Helena Sewell from Burges Salmon’s Environment team to unpack the UK’s evolving position.

    The discussion reflects on the Government’s PFAS Plan (published in February) and the Environmental Audit Committee’s recent report into PFAS. The team explore practical challenges for regulation and clean-up, including concerns about a “whack-a-mole” approach, questions around “essential use”, and what mechanisms could realistically support remediation of PFAS-contaminated sites in the UK.
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    37 mins
  • S3 Ep2: Environment Matters - Choppy Waters: navigating the Government’s reform of the English water sector - S3E2

    S3 Ep2: Environment Matters - Choppy Waters: navigating the Government’s reform of the English water sector - S3E2
    Mar 31 2026

    In episode 2 of series 3 of the Environment Matters podcast, Michael Barlow is joined by Simon Tilling and Pippy Shepherd to unpack the Government’s proposed reform of the English water sector.

    The discussion focuses on DEFRA’s Water Sector Reform White Paper, exploring what the proposed regulatory reset means in practice for water companies, regulators, investors and customers.

    The episode examines the creation of a new integrated water regulator, the move towards more outcomes‑focused regulation, changes to monitoring and enforcement, and the challenges of rebuilding public trust while maintaining investor confidence.
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    32 mins
  • S3 Ep1: Environment Matters - Regulatory & Governance: balancing economic growth with environmental protection - S3 E1

    S3 Ep1: Environment Matters - Regulatory & Governance: balancing economic growth with environmental protection - S3 E1
    Feb 26 2026
    Join Michael Barlow, Sarah Sackville Hamilton and Simon Tilling as they discuss issues of regulation and governance with a focus on what the Corry Review means for DEFRA.
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    30 mins
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