Government responds to invasive species study by Link
Invasive non-native species not only challenge the survival of some of our rarest species but damage our natural ecosystems as well as costing the economy more than £1.7 billion per year.
Our response to Greenpeace's action at Dogger Bank
In today's blog, we look at the widespread coverage of the ongoing Greenpeace action at Dogger Bank Special Area of Conservation.
Recent coverage on shopping patterns
In today’s blog, we look at recent coverage on food supply.
Extension of grants to help properties recover from flooding announced
On today's blog we look into our announcement that the government is extending the Property Flood Resilience (PFR) scheme
Coverage on government’s progress to ban peat burning
A look into the Government's progress to phase out blanket bog burning
Ban on the use of metaldehyde announced
On today's blog we look into our announced ban on the use of metaldehyde, a pesticide commonly used to control slugs.
Letter from EA Chair on water quality
The EA chair has responded to criticism in the paper over the weekend about the EA’s role in protecting our waters.
Telegraph on UK fur trade
There is coverage in The Telegraph of a letter from the Environment Secretary to Giles Roca, the chief executive of the British Fur Trade Association (BFTA), on the future of UK fur trading.
Latest water classifications results published
Results show collective action is needed to improve the health of England’s rivers, lakes, canals, coastal waters and groundwaters
RSPB releases report on biodiversity targets
There has been coverage in The Times, the Guardian, The i and multiple regional outlets of an RSPB report claiming that efforts to protect British wildlife have suffered a “lost decade” because of a failure by the government to meet agreed UN ‘Aichi’ Biodiversity Targets.