Biodiversity indicator data
Our response to inaccurate coverage regarding the publication of biodiversity indicator data in 2022.
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£100 million for frequently flooded communities
Funding will be targeted at eligible communities where 10 or more properties have flooded twice or more in the last 10 years, helping to both accelerate existing projects and deliver new ones.
£38 million upgrade to Foss Barrier officially opened in York
There has been positive coverage today of the official opening of the £38 million upgrade to the Foss Barrier in York which will better protect 2,000 properties in the city and make it more resilient to the impacts of climate change.
Emma Howard Boyd visits Wyre Natural Flood Management project as grants issued to boost investment in nature
Among the 50 projects successful in the second round of the Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund include those to restore and rewet peatlands, create green urban spaces and improve flood resilience.
Government funding backs scallop fishing industry breakthrough
On today's blog we look at coverage around the development of a world-first, environmentally-friendly technique for catching scallops - supported by the UK Government’s Seafood Innovation Fund.
Largest programme on storm sewage discharges in history
Today’s blog looks at coverage of new plans to tackle the number of discharges of untreated sewage by water companies
NAO report on tree planting
On today's blog we look into coverage of the NAO report on tree planting
Tony Juniper reappointed as Natural England Chair
Today we are looking at a media interview on Tony Juniper’s recent reappointment as Natural England chair. There is positive coverage today in the Guardian following Tony Juniper’s recent reappointment as Chair of Natural England. Tony Juniper was interviewed on …
Government consults on plans to tackle waste crime
Today we are looking at the Government’s new plans to tackle waste crime and support people and businesses to ensure their waste is managed properly.
New legislation reduces time and cost of gene editing trials for researchers
In today’s blog, we look at legislation laid on Thursday that shortens the time it will take researchers to conduct gene editing trials on plants.