How we’re challenging water companies to improve their environmental performance
We’re challenging the sector to improve to protect the environment, improve leakage levels and safeguard our water supplies.
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New Air Quality report from the Clean Air Fund and CBI
A report from the Clean Air Fund and Confederation of British Industry claims the UK economy would benefit by £1.6 billion annually by meeting World Health Organization guidelines for air pollution.
Environment Agency releases new ‘State of the Environment’ report
This afternoon (Tuesday 8 September), the Chief Executive of the Environment Agency (EA) Sir James Bevan has made a major speech to coincide with the publication of the EA’s new report, ‘The State of the Environment: health people and the environment'.
Badger control licenses announced
There has been widespread coverage today following Natural England’s publication of this year’s badger control licenses.
International Day for Clean Air for blue skies
Today's blog looks at air pollution and the UN's International Day for Clean Air for blue skies.
Natural England records best hen harrier breeding year for two decades
Natural England puts the success down to a high number of voles, which are a key food source, along with dry weather and coordinated conservation efforts with other organisations and landowners.
Second Reading of the Fisheries Bill in the House of Commons
Today’s blog looks at the Fisheries Bill, which was debated in the House of Commons last night.
Government announces £2 million air quality funding for Local Authorities
On today's blog, we look into the Government's £2 million air quality funding for Local Authorities
Widespread positive coverage of our plastic bag charge extension
Our announcement to extend the charge to all retailers and increase it to 10p from April 2021 has received widespread positive reaction.
Government announces world-leading new law to protect rainforests
Today's blog looks at media coverage of our consultation on a world-leading new law to protect rainforests and clean up the UK’s supply chains