Government to mandate 'biodiversity net gain'
Government to mandate ‘biodiversity net gain’, confirming that new developments must deliver an overall increase in biodiversity.
Weekly stories
Public Health England’s Review of Interventions to Improve Outdoor Air Quality
Today there is coverage in several outlets following an interview with Professor Paul Cosford Public Health England’s medical director, coinciding with the publication of their ‘Review of interventions to improve outdoor air quality and public health’.
Commonwealth Day 2019
Today is Commonwealth Day 2019, an annual celebration of Commonwealth collaboration, which provides an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to fighting plastic pollution globally.
Environment Agency sting targets illegal waste sites
Today's blog looks at a day-long sting from the Environment Agency targeting 30 illegal waste sites in Northamptonshire and Lincolnshire.
Vet medicines and Minister Goodwill's visit to the River Ouse
We look at coverage in the Today Programme and Minister Goodwill's visit to the River Ouse.
Minister Goodwill appointed to Defra, and Micro-plastics
We have appointed a new Minister of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food at Defra, Robert Goodwill. We also look at coverage of micro-plastic pollution in rivers, lakes and wetlands across Britain.
Natural England report on the importance of green spaces for children and Seasonal workers pilot opens
New report by Natural England shows the importance of local green spaces for children. This blog post also covers the seasonal workers pilot which has now opened.
Public sector food supply in event of a no deal
This morning’s BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme carried a report about food supply to care homes, schools and hospitals in the event of a no deal Brexit.
World Wildlife Day – UK helps turtles and mangroves
Yesterday (3 March) marked World Wildlife Day and coverage over the weekend included an article by the Environment Secretary, published in the Guardian, on the Illegal Wildlife Trade.
Minister Rutley visits Macclesfield Forest
We look at Minister Rutley's visit to Forest Distillery – a family-run business producing unique gin and whisky made with local foraged and organic ingredients.