Telegraph: The Environment Secretary on government reforms to boost recycling
A look into The Telegraph's ‘Zero Waste’ campaign.
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New Defra Chief Scientist appointed
Professor Gideon Henderson has been appointed as the new Defra Chief Scientific Adviser.
Natural England Chair visits Countryside Stewardship Farm
A look into Tony Juniper's visit to EJ Barker and Sons farm in Suffolk.
Animal cruelty bill in Parliament today
Today (Wednesday 10 July) the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill passed its second reading in the House of Commons taking it one step closer to become law. The Bill means that animal abusers could face up to five years in prison, …
EA report finds water companies need to clean up their act
Today's blog looks at widespread coverage of the EA's annual report on water company performance.
Minister Coffey attends Bin it! Roadshow to inspire young people to tackle litter
A look into Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey's visit to Langer Primary Academy in Suffolk to attend the Bin it! Roadshow.
Clean Air Zones
A look into today's national coverage of a new air quality report by King’s College London.
Telegraph coverage on hippo ivory and Defra’s response
Yesterday, the Telegraph carried a story on the Ivory Act and the potential for unintended consequences for hippos. We are currently consulting on extending our already world-leading ban to include other species, including hippos.
Lord Gardiner visits affordable rural homes in Kent
A look into Lord Gardiner visit to Kent last week to see affordable rural homes currently under construction.
Trophy hunting coverage in the Times
In today's blog we look at coverage on the issue of trophy hunting, specifically claiming South African safari operators which allow the hunting and shooting of captive-bred lions are targeting UK tourists.