Thursday 14 December: China waste restrictions, and reaction to EU fishing negotiations
On the blog today we outline our work with other Government departments on Chinese waste restrictions, and look at press reaction to EU fishing negotiations
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Tuesday 12 December: Environment Secretary publishes bill to strengthen animal welfare and Plastic pollution
Today's blog we highlight the proposed bill to strengthen animal welfare and take a further look at the harm plastic pollution is doing to the planet.
Monday 11 December: Plastics, chemicals, EA vehicles and Bird Flu and African Swine Fever
On the blog today, our response to the Mail's article on plastics; the Financial Times splash on chemical regulations; how the EA are helping in the snow and information on Avian Flu and African Swine Fever.
Friday 8 December: Beavers in Forest of Dean, China waste restrictions and Storm Caroline
On today's blog, Beavers in Forest of Dean, China waste restrictions and Storm Caroline
Thursday 7 December: Young people in the fishing industry and the government’s crackdown on puppy farms
On the blog today, we discuss young people in the fishing industry and the government’s crackdown on puppy farms.
Tuesday 5 December: Back the fight against puppy smugglers , Marine plastic, RSPB State of the Birds report, Boston Barrier the New Chief Vet and the Environment Secretary visits Arla
Today's blog includes tips for buying a puppy, an update on what the government is doing to combat marine plastics, highlights from the RSPB's state of the UK's birds report, the announcement of the Boston Barrier flood defence the appointment of a new Chief Veterinary Officer and the Environment Secretary has been to the Arla dairy.
Monday 4 December: ‘Blue Belt’ extended to protect rare seabirds and Chief Vet’s comments on different poultry systems
On the blog today we look at the ‘Blue Belt’ being extended to protect rare seabirds and the Chief Vet’s comments on different poultry systems.
Friday 1 December: Woodland planting scheme, Medway flood scheme and marine plastics
On the blog today we have a front page story on woodland creation, the launch of the Medway Flood Action Plan and the Environment Secretary's opinion piece on single use plastics
Thursday 30 November: New Farming Rules for Water, Marine Plastic Waste, Simplified Countryside Stewardship
On the blog today, we look at water rules for farming, marine litter and simplified Countryside Stewardship.
Wednesday 29 November: Tackling food waste, Flood Re Local Heroes Award and The International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime
Today on the blog: New food labelling guidance launched and Flood Re Local Heroes Award winners unveiled