Picking up where we left off in the fight against plastic pollution
A recent survey suggests that plastic use has sharply increased during the coronavirus lockdown.
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How we are working to tackle coastal erosion
Last month the Government announced its long term plan to tackle flooding and coastal erosion. This included a raft of policy changes to improve management of the risk of flood and coastal erosion and support coastal authorities.
Recruitment campaign launches for inaugural Chair of new environment watchdog
The successful candidate will oversee the work of the new Office for Environmental Protection.
Consultation launched on bathing water status for River Wharfe
Today we launched a consultation on designating part of the River Wharfe as bathing waters
Beavers will make the River Otter a forever home after successful completion of trial
The Government today confirms beavers will make the River Otter a forever home after successful completion of trial.
Celebrating our farmers
Today we’re celebrating the hard work of farmers as part of this year’s ‘24 Hours in farming’ online celebration of British farmers organised by Farmers Guardian together with Morrisons.
Testing waste water for coronavirus
Here is the latest information about our project to test for coronavirus in waste water
Chancellor and Richmond MP, Rishi Sunak visits £3.7m Stokesley Flood Alleviation Scheme
A look into Richmondshire MP Rishi Sunak visit to Stokesley to learn more about the town’s new Flood Alleviation Scheme.
War on plastic bags reaps positive results with 95% reduction since 2014
Broad positive coverage in the press today of our latest data on single-use plastic bags, which shows a 59% drop in sales in the last year alone in main supermarkets.
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.