On today's blog we're looking at the British Antarctic Survey receiving funding to attach radar devices to albatrosses and the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology working with the RAF to monitor water levels on Akrotiri Salt Lake near the British Air Base on Cyprus, which is home to a flamboyance of flamingoes during rainy periods.
Following a joint investigation between the Environment Agency and Greater Manchester Police, a lorry driver has been jailed for 12 months for dumping 100 tonnes of illegal waste at the site of the Kingfisher Special School, Oldham.
Coverage from The Times on Ben Elliot, the government’s first Food Surplus and Waste Champion, who was recently appointed by the Environment Secretary to help promote awareness of the issue of food waste.
We look at coverage of the Environment Audit Committee’s new ‘Sustainable Seas’ report and the announcement of new movement restrictions on wood to protect against the tree pest – the larger eight-toothed spruce bark beetle.
Coverage on our Clean Air Strategy and an announcement on Basic Payment Scheme claim payments.
Further coverage of the Clean Air Strategy and a consultation on the future of the close season for coarse fishing.
Environment Secretary launches world-leading Clean Air Strategy.
First anniversary of 25 Year Environment Plan and coverage of waste incineration in the I.
Announcement of Japan opening their market for UK beef and lamb, after lifting it's two-decade long ban on imports of these products from the UK.
Media coverage of Hull's tidal flood scheme and new funding for greyhound welfare.