Thursday 25 January: Water refill network and new Sheffield flood defence opens
Today on the blog, we look at a new network to refill water bottles across England and Sheffield's new flood defence scheme is opened.
Weekly stories
Defra response to Sky's Ocean Rescue campaign report
Read our response to Sky's Ocean Rescue campaign coverage today.
Wednesday 24 January: New emission controls and the EU circular economy
Today on the blog, we look at new regulations for emissions helping to improve air quality and the UK's position on the EU's
circular economy package.
Tuesday 23 January: Protecting a Green Brexit & chicken welfare
Today on the blog, we look at future protections for our environment after Brexit and the welfare of chickens during transportation.
Monday 22 January: Deposit return schemes, flood defences and recycling waste
Litter Strategy working group and deposit return schemes The Times has today anticipated findings from a working group examining measures to reduce littering and increase recycling of drinks containers in England, including deposit and reward and return schemes.” It was …
Thursday 18 January: Hen harriers, bird flu and EU plastic waste strategy
Today on the blog we look at a license issued to help hen harriers, a declaration for a new bird flu prevention zone, and more coverage on EU plastic waste.
Wednesday 17 January: The EU and plastic waste, business pledges on plastic and reusable coffee cups
Today on the blog, we look at the EU's strategy on plastic waste, pledges from Iceland and other businesses to tackle plastic and reusable coffee cups for the Cabinet.
Tuesday 16 January: Plastic bags charge correction
Today's blog includes a correction to claims made that the EU were responsible for the introduction of the 5p carrier bag charge in England and Iceland supermarket's commitment to banish plastic from its products by the end of 2023.
Monday 15 January: Waste crime, bird flu, Countryside Stewardship and air quality
Today on the blog, we look at the waste crime consultation, bird flu in Dorset, Countryside Stewardship Offers and London air quality.
Friday 12 January: 25 Year Environment Plan
Today on the blog, coverage of the newly-launched 25 Year Environment Plan.