New data on health impact of air pollution
A new study has shown that higher air pollution days trigger hundreds of cardiac arrests and hospitalisations for strokes and asthma.
A new study has shown that higher air pollution days trigger hundreds of cardiac arrests and hospitalisations for strokes and asthma.
In today's blog we look at positive coverage of the National Trust led, EA-supported Riverlands project.
We look at continued coverage of the Environment Bill following its introduction to Parliament this week.
Police are investigating the disappearances of hen harriers in North Yorkshire and appealing for information
The International Environment Minister hosted winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition at Downing Street
The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill has been reintroduced to the House of Commons.
Government responds to criticisms over new enforcement body's powers
Government introduces landmark Bill to Parliament to tackle the biggest environmental priorities of our time.
Earlier today Environment Agency chair Emma Howard Boyd and Natural England chair Tony Juniper visited a farm in York to see how farmers have been able to improve water quality with the help of our Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) advisers.
Over the weekend there was positive coverage on the Government’s announcement of a call for evidence on compulsory cat microchipping and extra funding for the Darwin Initiative to support endangered species.
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