Call for evidence launched on fur trade
In today’s blog, we look at the launch of a new call for evidence on the fur trade
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Media coverage of the launch of the Great British Spring Clean
Today we are looking at media coverage of the launch of the annual Great British Spring Clean.
Next phase of bTB eradication strategy confirmed
In today’s blog, we look at our announcement on the next phase of the Government’s strategy to eradicate TB
The Guardian on Environment Bill return
Today we are looking at media coverage of the Environment Bill following its return to Parliament ahead of Royal Assent in the Autumn.
Low-carbon concrete flood defences to help Environment Agency hit net zero by 2030
There is coverage today of the Environment Agency’s roadmap to hit net zero as an organisation by 2030. The Evening Standard, Construction News and various local outlets report that low-carbon concrete will be used for flood defences, a move that will help reduce emissions by 45%.
Media coverage of Environment Secretary’s Speech for nature recovery
There has been widespread positive coverage this week of our plans to restore nature and safeguard our environment for future generations.
Defra welcomes new Minister
On today's blog we welcome Lord Benyon who has today been appointed as a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Defra.
New law to encourage the burning of cleaner fuels at home
People with log burners and open fires can still use them, but will be required to buy cleaner alternatives, rather than wet wood or coal.
Media coverage on court ruling for bat licensing at Jones’ Hill Wood
A high court injunction to prevent works at Jones’ Hill Wood in Buckinghamshire has been withdrawn.
Tracking Covid-19 in wastewater
There was a positive feature piece in the Guardian this Saturday on the government’s wastewater monitoring programme, which is led by the Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC), as part of NHS Test and Trace, in collaboration with Defra, the Environment Agency and other partners.