Fly-tipping, Darwin Plus and farm inspections - Thursday 12 July 2018
Coverage on fly tipping in the Times, Darwin Plus now open for its latest funding round and Dame Glenys Stacey on Farming Today.
Defra Press Office
EA Water Company Report, fighting plastic pollution on St Helena and Hen Harrier breeding success - Wednesday 11 July 2018
On today's blog we look at the new EA Water Company Environmental Performance Report, a new scheme to fight plastic pollution on St Helena and breeding success for Hen Harriers in the Peak District National Park.
Meeting Javier Bardem, marine protection and air pollution advice
Environment Secretary meets Javier Bardem to discuss marine protection Yesterday (Monday), the Environment Secretary met with Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem to discuss protections for penguin breeding colonies in Antarctica. Javier Bardem is an Antarctic Ambassador with Greenpeace, and supports their …
Natural England research, Bees' Needs Week and badger control facts
Natural England's Monitoring of Engagement with the Natural Environment Report, the launch of Bees' Needs Week and a rebuttal into the Independent's piece on badger control.
Rural Housing Week and Environment Agency fish rescue on the River Teme - Friday 6 July 2018
Lord Gardiner at Rural Housing Week and the Environment Agency's fish rescue on the River Teme on our afternoon blog today.
National Meadows Day 2018, UK-wide approach to DRS, Bees' Needs Week and Perry Barr and Witton flood scheme - Friday 6 July 2018
Coverage ahead of National Meadows Day 2018, Ministers meet to discuss a UK-wide approach to DRS, coverage ahead of Bees' Needs Week and work begins on the new Perry Barr and Witton flood scheme
Ivory ban could protect hippos, walruses and narwhals and the UK signs Coral Reef Life Declaration - Thursday 5 July
On today's blog we look at Ivory ban could protect hippos, walruses and narwhals and UK signs Coral Reef Life Declaration
Natural England's response to George Monbiot in the Guardian
George Monbiot writes in the Guardian today raising concern over the functions of Natural England. He cites the recent House of Lords NERC Act 2006 committee report that highlighted reductions to the budget of Natural England. The government responded to …
Fisheries white paper published, Asian Hornets, Ofwat announces new requirements for water companies and Challenges for rural areas - Wednesday 4 July
On today's blog we look at the publication of the fisheries white paper, Asian Hornets, Ofwat announcement of new requirements for water companies and challenges for rural areas.
100 days until the London Illegal Wildlife Trade conference and Wildfires - Tuesday 3 July
On today's blog we look at 100 days until the London Illegal Wildlife Trade conference and the Moorland Wildfires.