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.
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Coverage of the Government and Devolved Governments' announcement that they are seeking views on the Joint Fisheries Statement
On the 18th of January we announced that the UK Government and Devolved Governments are now seeking views on the Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS). The JFS sets out the legally binding policies which the UK Government and Devolved Governments will follow, at a UK level and individually, as they work together to deliver world-class sustainable fisheries and aquaculture management.
Windrush Against Sewage Pollution report on illegal sewage spills
Today’s blog looks at a report from Windrush Against Sewage Pollution on illegal sewage spills.
Environment Secretary George Eustice joins Dame Joanna Lumley ahead of trials to reduce underwater noise
Yesterday (13 January), Environment Secretary George Eustice joined Dame Joanna Lumley at Alford’s Technologies to observe a demonstration of high order detonation (explosion) and low order deflagration methods of removing unexploded ordnance (munitions). This received coverage in the Express, Sun, Daily Mail and on ITV News.
How the Environment Agency responds to pollution incidents
A look into today's coverage on how the Environment Agency responds to pollution incidents .
Coverage of the Biodiversity Net Gain consultation launch
On today's blog we look into coverage of our consultation to ensure wildlife can be better protected and enhanced in developments.
Defra response to the PAC report on future farming schemes
Today’s blog looks at coverage of the Public Accounts Committee’s report on the environmental land management schemes, published on 9 January.
Fisheries catch limits agreed and licencing discussions conclude
UK secures £190m worth of fishing opportunities for fishing industry
Nuffield Report on Gene Editing
A look into recent coverage on the Nutfield Report on gene editing
Flood Action Week
The Environment Agency has urged the people to take action during Flood Action Week, as the Met Office has predicted an above average likelihood of a wet winter this year.