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Electronic waste tracking funding attracts positive coverage

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 23 October 2019 - Categories: Weekly stories
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The Government has announced upwards of £1 million towards solutions for electronic waste tracking

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Natural England’s England Coast path features in Lonely Planet’s best places to visit

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 22 October 2019 - Categories: Weekly stories
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Today's blog looks at coverage of Natural England’s England Coast path being named in Lonely Planet’s best places to visit guide.

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£230 million boost to UK beef industry and Toddbrook reservoir review

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 21 October 2019 - Categories: Uncategorized
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This afternoon's blog looks at our announcement that British beef producers will have full access to the Chinese market and the independent review into the Toddbrook reservoir incident.

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New data on health impact of air pollution

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 21 October 2019 - Categories: Uncategorized
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A new study has shown that higher air pollution days trigger hundreds of cardiac arrests and hospitalisations for strokes and asthma.

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Coverage of the Riverlands project

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 18 October 2019 - Categories: Weekly stories
Image of the project during construction – water flowing in a green field with trees in the background.

In today's blog we look at positive coverage of the National Trust led, EA-supported Riverlands project.

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Environment Bill coverage focuses on single-use plastics and environmental targets

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 17 October 2019 - Categories: Weekly stories
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We look at continued coverage of the Environment Bill following its introduction to Parliament this week.

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Appeal for information on missing hen harriers

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 17 October 2019 - Categories: Weekly stories
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Police are investigating the disappearances of hen harriers in North Yorkshire and appealing for information

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Minister Goldsmith commends the Wildlife Photographers of the Year at No.10 Downing Street reception

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 17 October 2019 - Categories: Uncategorized
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The International Environment Minister hosted winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition at Downing Street

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The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill introduced to the Commons

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 16 October 2019 - Categories: Uncategorized
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The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill has been reintroduced to the House of Commons.

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New Office for Environmental Protection will ensure governments maintain green credentials

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 16 October 2019 - Categories: Uncategorized

Government responds to criticisms over new enforcement body's powers

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