Every fortnight, the ENDS team runs down the biggest green news stories, shines a spotlight on some pretty nasty chemicals, and takes a forensic look at one of the more deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today.

In this 12th episode, the team explores:

• The sixth mass extinction 
• Natural England's water warnings
• The green watchdog's first howl of disapproval 
• Government's plans for environmental assessment
• The UK's most powerful environmental professionals
• And nasty chemicals in food packaging

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