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BBC documentary on record EA prosecution, and poultry farmers and bird keepers urged to prepare for avian flu

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BBC documentary covers record Environment Agency prosecution The Environment Agency’s  successful prosecution of Thames Water over a series of major pollution incidents on the River Thames was the subject of a new documentary aired by BBC 1 yesterday. Defenders UK …

UK Climate Projections 2018, Action Oak Photographer of the Year and Defra's response to EFRA Committee report on Agriculture Bill

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UK Climate Projections 2018 There has been widespread coverage this morning following the launch of our UK Climate Projections 2018 – the most detailed picture yet of how our climate will change over the next century. UKCP18 is the first …

Charities receive over £2.2 million from businesses which broke environmental laws

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On Friday the Environment Agency published its latest list of Enforcement Undertakings accepted by EA under which 15 companies and individuals that polluted rivers and streams or made other environmental breaches will pay more than £2.2 million to environmental charities and local projects.

Environment Secretary visits Royal Agricultural University and Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust

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The Environment Secretary speaking at a roundtable with the Royal Agricultural University and Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, surrounded by other people.

Environment Secretary visits Royal Agricultural University and Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust Today (23rd November) the Environment Secretary Michael Gove visited the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) in Cirencester. During his visit he toured the university’s campus and Rural Innovation Centre at its …

Fisheries and the draft political declaration, and Government approves Nottingham's air quality plan

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Fisheries and the draft political declaration There has been widespread coverage across national media of the draft political declaration on the future relationship between Britain and the EU, with many outlets reporting on the fisheries element of the document. BBC …