Response to Times coverage of Environment Agency enforcement
The Environment Agency’s Chair, Emma Howard Boyd, has written to the Times in response to its reports on the agency’s approach to environmental regulation.
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Natural Capital Committee progress report and River Trent reroute project
Today's blog looks at Natural Capital Committee’s final response to the 25 Year Environment Plan Progress and The Telegraph's coverage of our scheme creating more meanders in the river to boost wildlife and reduce flooding
Successful sewage testing underway
There is widespread coverage of our announcement today on the government-led project successfully detecting traces of coronavirus in sewage.
New protection for UK traditional food and drink
In today's blog we look at coverage on the launch of the new rules and logos to protect British food and drink.
Getting British turkeys onto our tables this Christmas
There has been coverage this morning of a warning from the British Poultry Council that 1,000 EU workers are needed to bolster the Christmas turkey supply chain.
Government launches call for evidence on remote electronic monitoring on fishing vessels
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In today’s blog we look at coverage of the government’s call for evidence which seeks views on expanding the use of monitoring technology on fishing boats in England.
EA investigates pesticides in rivers
There has been coverage in the Guardian and ENDS Report of ongoing work by the Environment Agency to examine whether more than 50 sites that supply salad and vegetables to supermarkets and other businesses are discharging chemical pollution into rivers and streams.
Guardian coverage on biodiversity targets
The indicators look at the health of our environment, including protected areas, habitat connectivity, marine pollution, air quality, and wildlife.
Ministers meet with Yorkshire representatives to discuss flooding
Yesterday, Environment Secretary George Eustice and Environment Minister Rebecca Pow met with representatives from South Yorkshire to reaffirm their commitment to better protect communities from future flooding.
Protecting our high food standards
During the Agriculture Bill’s journey through Parliament, this government has been clear that it will not compromise on our high environmental protection, animal welfare and food standards.