Environment Agency’s 2030 net zero goal
In today's blog we look at the Environment Agency's announcement that it has set itself the aim to become a net zero organisation by 2030.
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Dry weather interview on the One Show
We look at last night’s BBC 1 One Show which carried a segment on drought, chalk streams and the impact of a changing climate on our water resources.
Tony Juniper visits farmers in green pilot delivering strong environmental outcomes
A look into Tony Juniper's visit to farmers in Wensleydale, who have been working alongside Natural England and Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority on the Payment by Results pilot.
ZSL report on badger culling and Brexit fish export certificates
Government response to suggestions that fish exports to the EU grinding to a halt within 48hrs after Brexit.
Avian flu preparations ahead of the winter months and the UK asks for further evidence after Italy declares Oak Processionary Moth pest-free area
Today's blog looks at actions poultry keepers can take to reduce the risk of avian flu and Italy's newly declared pest-free area (PFA).
Chalk streams coverage in Mail on Sunday
In today's blog, we look at coverage of chalk streams in the Mail on Sunday.
Seasonal labour on ITV News at Ten
Last night’s ITV News at Ten (Friday 4 October) included an item on seasonal labour.
Call for evidence on Highly Protected Marine Areas now open
The public is given four weeks to provide views on further marine protection measures in the UK.
Environment Secretary welcomes State of Nature Report and Sniffer dogs at the border join fight against African swine fever
There has been widespread coverage of the RSPB’s State of Nature report which paints a picture of the state of species across the UK and Lord Gardiner visits Heathrow to find out more about Border Force's work to ensure the UK remains free from African Swine Fever.
Minister Goldsmith commends countries from the Americas cracking down on the Illegal Wildlife Trade
Today we're looking at coverage in the Telegraph of the first High-Level Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) being held in Lima, Peru.