New Countryside Code launched to help people enjoy the outdoors
This afternoon's blog looks at media coverage of the new refreshed Countryside, 70 years since the first booklet was published in 1951.
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Event Duration Monitoring data published by the Environment Agency
We look at coverage following the Environment Agency's publication of the Event Duration Monitoring (EDM) data for 2020, which tracks the operation of storm overflows.
Minister Pow on preventing litter in public spaces
There has been widespread coverage this week of the amount if litter being left in public outdoor spaces following the easing of coronavirus restrictions.
Export of live bivalve molluscs
There has been media coverage today regarding the EU’s change in approach to the import of live bivalve molluscs (LBMs). The coverage follows comments on this issue by the Environment Secretary to an evidence session of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee.
Coverage of plans to phase out lead ammunition in bid to protect wildlife
There is national and regional coverage in the Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail, The Times and Yorkshire Post today on our plans to phase out lead ammunition in a bid to protect wildlife. The coverage focuses on the government’s plans and …
Sir James Bevan on reaching net zero “not enough” to save our planet
On today's blog we look at a speech by Sir James Bevan on why net zero alone won’t save our planet, urging greater action on climate adaptation.
The Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot
Today we look at Farming trade media coverage of the publication of the Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot overview
Consultation launched on environmental principles
Today we look at national and trade coverage of the government’s plans to protect the environment at the heart of future policy.
Foie Gras
In today's blog, we look at reports regarding the potential for future restriction of foie gras sales in the UK.
Morrisons’ new net-zero pledge
In today’s blog, we look at the announcement that Morrisons intend to become a first supermarket completely supplied by net zero carbon British farms by 2030.