Latest water classifications results published
Results show collective action is needed to improve the health of England’s rivers, lakes, canals, coastal waters and groundwaters
Weekly stories
RSPB releases report on biodiversity targets
There has been coverage in The Times, the Guardian, The i and multiple regional outlets of an RSPB report claiming that efforts to protect British wildlife have suffered a “lost decade” because of a failure by the government to meet agreed UN ‘Aichi’ Biodiversity Targets.
River planning on Countryfile
Last night’s BBC Countryfile featured a project on the River Trent being managed by a partnership between the Environment Agency and Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.
Environment Minister and Natural England Chair launch wildlife protection plan to unlock Hampshire housebuilding
Yesterday Environment Minister Rebecca Pow and Natural England Chair Tony Juniper visited Warblington Farm in Havant, to launch a trailblazing scheme backed by £3.9 million of governed funding.
Environment Agency releases new ‘State of the Environment’ report
This afternoon (Tuesday 8 September), the Chief Executive of the Environment Agency (EA) Sir James Bevan has made a major speech to coincide with the publication of the EA’s new report, ‘The State of the Environment: health people and the environment'.
Badger control licenses announced
There has been widespread coverage today following Natural England’s publication of this year’s badger control licenses.
International Day for Clean Air for blue skies
Today's blog looks at air pollution and the UN's International Day for Clean Air for blue skies.
Widespread positive coverage of our plastic bag charge extension
Our announcement to extend the charge to all retailers and increase it to 10p from April 2021 has received widespread positive reaction.
Government announces world-leading new law to protect rainforests
Today's blog looks at media coverage of our consultation on a world-leading new law to protect rainforests and clean up the UK’s supply chains
Natural England’s Chair and CEO launch Local Nature Recovery Strategy
Yesterday Natural England’s Chair Tony Juniper and CEO Marian Spain visited Hampden Bottom Farm in Buckinghamshire to launch the new Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS). Representatives from Buckinghamshire Council were also present, including Cllr Bill Chapple OBE, as well as …