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Avian flu preparations ahead of the winter months and the UK asks for further evidence after Italy declares Oak Processionary Moth pest-free area

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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).

Environment Secretary welcomes State of Nature Report and Sniffer dogs at the border join fight against African swine fever

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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.

Coverage of Met Office climate change projections and the Environment Audit Committee's 'Our Planet, Our Health' report

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The Met Office has released data giving new levels of detail on the impact climate change could have on the UK and the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) releases report highlighting links between climate change and food supply.

Environment Secretary backs Sainsbury's pledge to halve plastic packaging and CCWater 'Water Water Everywhere' report

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Today's blog looks at Sainsbury’s commitment to slash use of plastic packaging by 50 per cent by 2025 and the latest Consumer Council for Water report.

Over £62m pledged for flood defences in communities across England and UK on track to host international climate change summit

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The government has announced additional funding to better protect communities vulnerable to flooding and plans to host an international climate change summit.