UK market access to Japan for poultry exports
There is positive coverage today of the news that the UK has secured market access to Japan for poultry exports.
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Minister Pow discusses storm overflows with Professor Hammond
This afternoon's blog looks at a meeting between Environment Minister Rebecca Pow and Professor Hammond, former professor at University College London and visiting scientist at the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology until December last year.
CCC Independent Assessment of UK Climate Risk
There’s been extensive coverage of the Climate Change Committee’s Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA3) report out today, which suggests the nation’s efforts to adapt to climate change is not keeping pace with the impacts of a warming planet and the increased range of climate risks this brings to the UK.
Call for evidence launched on fur trade
In today’s blog, we look at the launch of a new call for evidence on the fur trade
Media coverage of the launch of the Great British Spring Clean
Today we are looking at media coverage of the launch of the annual Great British Spring Clean.
Next phase of bTB eradication strategy confirmed
In today’s blog, we look at our announcement on the next phase of the Government’s strategy to eradicate TB
The Guardian on Environment Bill return
Today we are looking at media coverage of the Environment Bill following its return to Parliament ahead of Royal Assent in the Autumn.
Low-carbon concrete flood defences to help Environment Agency hit net zero by 2030
There is coverage today of the Environment Agency’s roadmap to hit net zero as an organisation by 2030. The Evening Standard, Construction News and various local outlets report that low-carbon concrete will be used for flood defences, a move that will help reduce emissions by 45%.
Media coverage of Environment Secretary’s Speech for nature recovery
There has been widespread positive coverage this week of our plans to restore nature and safeguard our environment for future generations.
Defra welcomes new Minister
On today's blog we welcome Lord Benyon who has today been appointed as a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Defra.