Drought explained
In this blog we look how the Environment Agency and government prepare for drought.
Weekly stories
Coverage of new higher fines for litter, graffiti and fly-tipping
Today we are looking at coverage of the new higher limits for fixed penalty notices to tackle environmental crimes.
Our position on income forgone
Today there has been inaccurate coverage of Defra’s position on income foregone plus costs in Farmers Weekly. The piece claims that Minister Spencer and Defra have “rowed back” on moving beyond income foregone plus costs as the basis for payments …
Landowner sentenced to 12 months in prison for destruction on the River Lugg, Herefordshire
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Today we are looking at media coverage following the sentencing of a landowner for causing destruction along the River Lugg in Herefordshire.
Coverage of avian influenza housing order lifting
Today, we are looking at coverage of our announcement that mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds to stop the spread of bird flu will be lifted.
The Integrated Plan for Water
Today, we are looking at coverage following our Plan for Water, which covers both the water environment and water resources.
Media reporting on peat-ban for the professional Horticulture sector
There has been news reporting of our ban on horticultural peat. In 2011 we agreed to a voluntary phase out of the sale of peat and peat-containing products by 2020, and repeatedly stated that we would legislate if this was …
Coverage following Wild Isles documentary
Today, we are looking at coverage following the airing of the first episode of BBC Wild Isles.
Coverage on fur and foie gras
Today our media blog addresses speculative coverage on the governments position on fur and foie gras.
Coverage on avian influenza in non-avian wild mammals
Today’s blog focuses on coverage around bird flu ‘spilling over’ into mammals.