The Environment Bill announced this Christmas is target driven, ambitious, and first of its kind in the world. Though the Bill has come amidst the uncertainty of a deal or no deal following Brexit, it is significant for the government’s action in the future. The Bill sets out accountability and commitment not just for the UK government but for every one of us. It sets out the direction of environmental policies underpinned by a clear set of environmental principles and outreaching impacts these policies will have in the coming 25 years. Whilst the government consults on the bill for its legality and other measures to how decision-making can be effective for all, it is important to tease out