Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast Site of Scientific Interest
This afternoon's blog looks at the confirmation of Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast as a Site of Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Defra Press Office
The government awards £4 million to redistribute surplus food and the launch of new Systems Research Programme
On today's blog we hear about Therese Coffey's interview on BBC Radio 4's Today Programme about funding to redistribute surplus food and how Defra have appointed six new academic fellows to inform policy making.
Kevin Pietersen’s BBC podcast on trophy hunting and IPBES report and Call4Nature letter
In this blog we are looking at Kevin Pietersen’s BBC podcast on trophy hunting and the IPBES report and Call4Nature letter.
Government urges organisations and individuals to ‘Step up to the Plate’ to cut food waste and Study on the estimated cost of ash dieback
In today's blog we're looking at the government urging organisations and individuals to ‘Step up to the Plate’ to cut food waste and a study on the estimated cost of ash dieback.
Rebuttal of Telegraph claims on general licensing for shooting
Response to the Telegraph's online piece on Natural England's handling of general licences for shooting some wild birds
Pret's new allergen plan and Committee on Climate Change report
Pret have introduced their new allergen plan and the Committee on Climate Change have published a report on the UK’s contribution to stopping global warming, which recommends the UK adopts a target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Gove delivers legislation to ban wild animals in circuses
We look into the new legislation announced today stopping circus operators in England from being able to use wild animals as part of a travelling circus.
New study on biodegradable plastic bags, and the Times on National Parks
We look at coverage of a University of Plymouth study on biodegradable plastic bags, and the Times on access to National Parks
Natural England responds to new Chair claims
Today we respond to inaccurate claims about Natural England's new Chair, Tony Juniper. We also look at alarmist reporting of Oak Processionary Moth.
Natural England clarification on general licences for shooting
Today's blog looks at media coverage of general licences for shooting and provides Natural England's response.