World Lion Day - 10 August 2018
On today's blog we look at World Lion Day and the Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund.
Defra Press Office
Alleged illegal exporting of recycling waste, the new animal welfare code published for laying hens and a decision is yet to be made on lynx reintroduction - Thursday 9 August
On today's blog we look at the alleged illegal exporting of recycling waste, the new animal welfare code published for laying hens and a decision is yet to be made on lynx reintroduction.
Minister Coffey in the Yorkshire Post, an announcement on animal cruelty, a response to the Guardian, the new Taiwan pork market and our work on air pollution
An opinion piece in the Yorkshire Post from Minister Coffey, our announcement on animal cruelty sentencing, a response to the Guardian on an article on our environmental body, a new Taiwan pork market and our work on air pollution.
Keep Britain Tidy, threatened sand dunes, regulating hunt kennels and tougher sentences for animal cruelty - Tuesday 7 August
On today's blog we look at Keep Britain Tidy’s litter report, threatened sand dunes, regulating hunt kennels and tougher sentences for animal cruelty.
Recycling stats and mistreatment of Asian elephants
LGA analysis on UK recycling rates and coverage of a campaign to ban adverts for foreign holidays that include rides or live shows with Asian elephants.
Health impacts linked to air pollution
On today's blog we look at health impacts linked to air pollution
Environment Secretary attends Countryfile Live, NFU agricultural drought summit - Thursday 2 August
On today's blog we look at the Environment Secretary's attendance at Countryfile Live and the NFU agricultural drought summit.
Hen Harrier breeding success, water companies' performance and food stockpiling - Wednesday 1 August
Hen Harrier breeding success, water companies and their performance and incorrect news on food stockpiling.
Protection for puffins during National Marine Week - Tuesday 31 July
On today's blog we look at the work that is being done to protect puffins during National Marine Week which celebrates the UK’s rich marine life and habitats.
International Tiger Day, Plastic bag sales drop, Natural England Chair speaks at Game Fair and Environment Secretary calls in Water Bosses to explain leakage failures - Monday 30 July
On today's blog we're looking at International Tiger Day promoting efforts to conserve the big cat, the drop in plastic bag sales, the Natural England chair speaking at the Game Fair and the Environment Secretary calling in Water Bosses to …