The Environment Secretary George Eustice today met Joanna Lumley to discuss ways in which they can work together to reduce the impact that clearing unexploded bombs can have on marine mammals. Joanna Lumley is a supporter of the StopSeaBlasts campaign …
There is coverage today of the Environment Agency’s roadmap to hit net zero as an organisation by 2030. The Evening Standard, Construction News and various local outlets report that low-carbon concrete will be used for flood defences, a move that will help reduce emissions by 45%.
The extension of the highly successful charge is projected to reduce sales further by 70-80% in smal and medium sized retailers.
There has been widespread positive coverage this week of our plans to restore nature and safeguard our environment for future generations.
On today's blog we welcome Lord Benyon who has today been appointed as a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Defra.
Today we look at coverage of our announcements on the new 10p single-use carrier bag charge and consultation launch on consistent recycling collections in England.
The UK government is committed to protecting the marine environment, domestically and internationally. This ambition for healthy seas is set out in our 25 year Environment Plan.
People with log burners and open fires can still use them, but will be required to buy cleaner alternatives, rather than wet wood or coal.
In today's blog, we look at coverage following yesterday’s conclusion of fisheries negotiations with Norway.
There was a positive feature piece in the Guardian this Saturday on the government’s wastewater monitoring programme, which is led by the Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC), as part of NHS Test and Trace, in collaboration with Defra, the Environment Agency and other partners.