Flooding in Lincolnshire
An update from the Environment Agency on flooding in Lincolnshire.
Defra Press Office
Ammonia emissions and benefits of spending time in nature
In today's blog we look at ammonia emissions from agriculture and the benefits of spending time in the natural world.
Three new general licences announced
In today's blog we look at coverage of the three new general licences for the killing and taking of wild birds in England, which came into force this morning.
UK supermarkets sign game-changing government pledge to halve food waste
On today's blog we look at UK supermarkets pledging game-changing action to halve food waste following government's call to action.
Plastic packaging and textiles: £4.7 million fund opens to boost recycling
A look into our £4.7 million grant launched today to help boost the recycling of plastic packaging and textiles.
Net zero emissions by 2050
Further details on the Prime Minister's announcement the UK will legislate for a target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Tree Champion reappointed
A look into the announcement that the Government’s Tree Champion Sir William Worsley has today been reappointed to continue his drive to accelerate tree planting rates.
Channel 4 Dispatches on air pollution
In today's media blog we look at the Channel 4 Dispatches programme from 10 June which looks at the impact of poor air quality on children’s health, particularly around schools.
Finn’s Law comes into effect
This afternoon's media blog looks at coverage of news that the Animal Welfare Bill, known as Finn’s Law, came into effect on 8 June.
Gove launches review into strongest protections for English seas
Environment Secretary has launched a review into whether and how Highly Protected Marine Areas, the strongest form of marine protection, could be introduced in English seas.