New data on health impact of air pollution
A new study has shown that higher air pollution days trigger hundreds of cardiac arrests and hospitalisations for strokes and asthma.
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Minister Goldsmith commends the Wildlife Photographers of the Year at No.10 Downing Street reception
The International Environment Minister hosted winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition at Downing Street
The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill introduced to the Commons
The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill has been reintroduced to the House of Commons.
New Office for Environmental Protection will ensure governments maintain green credentials
Government responds to criticisms over new enforcement body's powers
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.
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).
Seasonal labour on ITV News at Ten
Last night’s ITV News at Ten (Friday 4 October) included an item on seasonal labour.
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.
Natural England joint study into enhancing road verges for nature
There has been widespread positive national coverage today of new national guidelines released today (27 September) on how best to manage roadside verges to encourage wild flowers and the wildlife they support.
Ten countries join UK's leading 30by30 initiative to safeguard the world’s ocean
Yesterday ten countries signed up to the UK-led 30by30 initiative, pushing for at least 30 per cent of the global ocean to be protected in Marine Protected Areas by 2030.