New guide on mitigating impact of avian influenza in wild birds published
In today’s blog we look at the publication of a new guide to support landowners and charities with the threat of avian influenza
Sale of horticultural peat to be banned to protect England’s peatlands
In today’s blog we look at the action being taken to protect peatlands
Daily Mail coverage on the badger culling
There is inaccurate coverage in the Daily Mail today on Defra’s involvement in a research paper published in Vet Record.
Over 100 hen harrier chicks fledge in England in 2022
Today we are looking at media coverage of Natural England's announcement of hen harrier breeding statistics.
Government action against sewage discharges from storm overflows
Untreated sewage can be devastating to human health, local biodiversity and our environment. Water companies must take urgent action to address sewage discharges. That’s why we are already taking action.
Minister Double: Water companies must do more to reduce leakage
There has been positive pick-up of Water Minister Steve Double’s calls for greater investment from water companies to address leakage, at a time when water resources are in the spotlight as parts of the country move into drought. Writing for …
Dry weather and water company performance
Today there has been widespread coverage of water company performance in light of ongoing dry weather.
Chewing Gum Task Force funding announced
Today we are looking at media coverage of new Government action to crack down on litter on our high streets.
Woodlands expanded for communities across England
Today we are looking at media coverage of Defra’s announcement of funding for England’s 13 Community Forests, as well as five regional woodland creation partners.
Biodiversity indicator data
Our response to inaccurate coverage regarding the publication of biodiversity indicator data in 2022.