Landmark Fisheries Bill enters the House of Commons
Yesterday (2 July), Defra announced that the Fisheries Bill has been introduced to the House of Commons, after passing Third Reading in the Lords on 1 July.
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Combined Sewage Overflows further coverage
There has been further coverage today in the Guardian and Express on Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs), which occur during heavy rainfall.
Essex beavers give birth to two healthy kits thanks to Environment Agency flood management scheme
The Eurasian Beavers were welcomed back to Essex in 2019 for the first time in 400 years to help reduce flood risk in Finchingfield.
£40 million announced to fund green jobs
Yesterday (July 30) we annnounced a fund of up to £40 million to create jobs in nature recovery and conservation to kickstart the nation’s green recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. The ‘Green Recovery Challenge Fund’ will help conservation organisations and …
Lockdown litter louts liable to £150 fines
Media coverage has increased in recent days of litter being dropped in green and open spaces and more people use them.
Government and businesses join to pledge action on climate change and biodiversity at COP26 Business Leaders Event
Yesterday (29 June) representatives from the government, business world, and green groups took part in the COP26 Business Leaders Event, organised by the Council for Sustainable Business.
£100 million rescue package for England’s zoos and aquariums
Coverage of our announcement that zoos and aquariums are set to receive up to £100 million to help them continue to care for their animals following the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
BBC investigates plastic waste exports to Turkey
The BBC reported yesterday on plastic waste being exported to Turkey and whether materials are being dumped instead of recycled.
Maintaining high food standards in the UK after EU Exit
Coverage on food standards in the UK after EU Exit as well as an announcement from Waitrose linked to this.
Tackling UK dairy supply chain issues and chance to shape future farming
Governments across the UK are consulting on ways to end any unfair practices in the dairy sector