Adopting an Environmental Net Gains policy will avoid the long-term costs of upgrading existing housing stock post-construction.
From creating more green and blue spaces, to GPs prescribing walks and gardening, nature can be a soothing, healing influence.
I took part in the first ever debate held in Parliament on soil. Solar panels line my office roof. Also I use a Somerset wicker basket instead of plastic bags.
The Government has rightly become more ambitious – but there is still further to go.
We have a unique opportunity to protect precious marine habitats using local knowledge, world-leading science and global leadership.