UK publishes Adaptation Communication
Today we look at how the UK became one of the first countries in the world to fulfil a key commitment of the Paris Agreement.
Weekly stories
Channel 4 on planting on peat bogs
In today’s blog we look at an interview with Forestry Commission Chair Sir William Worsley for a Channel 4 feature on peat bogs.
BBC Panorama documentary on extreme weather and climate change in the UK
In today's blog we look at the BBC's Panorama documentary and its coverage of the impact that last winter’s flooding had on communities across the UK.
Government seeks views on protecting endangered shark species
Today we look at the announcement that greater protections for species of sharks will be considered through a new call for evidence to understand the scale of the shark fin trade in the UK.
New housing measures to prevent spread of avian influenza
Today we look at coverage of new measures to help protect poultry and captive birds, following a number of cases of avian influenza in both wild and captive birds in the UK.
EU recognition for UK organics sector
In today’s blog, we look at recent coverage on the UK organics sector
Landmark Fisheries Act sets out UK’s future as an independent coastal State
Today we look at coverage of the UK’s first major domestic fisheries legislation in nearly 40 years.
Charities call for ban on peat compost
Today we look at coverage in the Times, Telegraph, and the Guardian of conservation charities calling for a ban on the use of peat in compost.
Tree planting coverage
There has been coverage in the Times and the Independent of the latest Forestry Commission data showing that tree planting with government support in England has fallen this year.
Environment Secretary clarifies his comments on Andrew Marr Show
In today’s blog, the Environment Secretary clarifies his comments made on the Andrew Marr Show at the weekend.