Drowning in Plastic Last night the BBC shone a spotlight on the threats facing our oceans through its programme ‘Drowning in Plastic’. Presented by marine biologist Liz Bonn, it looked at the devastating impact plastic pollution is having on marine …
Coverage of the Natural England consultation on Sussex stretch of the England Coast Path and an interview with Minister Eustice in Farmers Weekly.
Coverage of a new flexibility from the EU Commission to help farmers increase the amount of feed they can grow for their livestock after the recent dry weather.
Environment Secretary talks plastic plant pots on Gardeners’ World Environment Secretary Michael Gove appeared on BBC2’s Gardeners’ World on Friday (21 September) as part of a piece on plastic plant pots and how easy they are to recycle. Presenter Arit …
The Sunday Times has reported there is a risk of bovine TB spreading to other animals including domestic cats and zoo animals, however the journalist failed to carry the briefing we provided that the risk is small. We were clear …
Dispute over crab pots off the coast of Cornwall Today’s Daily Telegraph reports that ‘new tensions’ have arisen in the English Channel between British and French fishermen over crab pots off the Cornish coast. Cornish fishermen have accused French trawlers …
Coverage of the Environment Secretary's visit to see the Tusk Trust rhino trail artworks and the CCWater Customer Complaints Report.
Air pollution linked to dementia threat The Times and Daily Mail both lead with on a study out today in the British Medical Journal which suggests a link between air pollution and dementia. The report’s authors say this is proof …
Government support for farmers to tackle ammonia emissions from agriculture This morning, BBC Radio 4 Farming Today, Farmers Guardian and Farmers Weekly have covered the official launch of a new £3m scheme to help support and encourage farmers to reduce ammonia …
Environment Secretary visits Royal Berkshire Show On Saturday (15 September), the Environment Secretary visited the Royal Berkshire Show, joining local crowds at the Newbury Showground. Speaking to farmers in the Country Land & Business Association tent, the Secretary of State …