New study shows one in four UK mammal species now faces threat of extinction
Today we look at coverage of a new study jointly commissioned by Natural England which finds that one quarter of Britain’s mammals are now at risk of extinction.
Today we look at coverage of a new study jointly commissioned by Natural England which finds that one quarter of Britain’s mammals are now at risk of extinction.
A look into Lord Goldsmith's speech on a green recovery and the work that the UK is doing on domestic and international conservation.
The Agriculture Bill has completed its Committee Stage in the House of Lords.
On today's blog we look into new analysis from Friends of the Earth on NO2 emissions
Part one of the independent National Food Strategy, led by Henry Dimbleby, has been published today.
On today's blog we take a look at the new Trade and Agriculture Commission which was formally launched today.
We look at widespread coverage of news that the virus responsible for COVID-19 has been detected in a pet cat in the UK, and how we are reducing the bureaucratic burden for farmers.
Today we look at research by the Pew Charitable Trusts and Commons Seas on the amount of plastic waste expected to be in our oceans by 2040, as well as separate study on the volume of microplastics in the River Thames.
Today we take a look at world-leading bovine tuberculosis (bTB) TB cattle vaccination trials which are set to get underway in England and Wales as a result of a major breakthrough by government scientists.
We take a look at an open letter signed by vets, charities and animal-loving celebrities calling for people to watch out for unscrupulous puppy and kitten sellers as part of Defra’s ‘Petfished’ campaign.
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