Monday 4 June: Environment Agency featured in The Archers
On the blog today we look at the Environment Agency on BBC Radio 4's The Archers.
Friday 1 June: Rossall Flood Scheme, future of fishery protection vessels and Salisbury Ambulance Station
On the blog today we look at the opening of a new Environment Agency flood scheme, a BBC package on the future of fishery protection vessels and coverage on Salisbury Ambulance Station.
Wednesday 23 May: Ivory Bill, Darwin Initiative and water efficiency
In today's blog we talk about the upcoming introduction of the Ivory Bill in Parliament, funding for the Darwin Initiative and water efficiency.
Friday 11 May - Great Plastic Pick Up and a new £9.4 million flood defence scheme in Ulverston
On today's blog we look at the new flood defence scheme that has opened in Ulverston and the upcoming Great Plastic Pick Up
Thursday 10 May - A New environment law to deliver a Green Brexit, a £7m flood defence project, post-Brexit food trade and Countryside Stewardship extension
In today's blog we look at a new £7 million flood defence scheme which has launched on the beaches of Lincolnshire and at the extension of the Countryside Stewardship payment claim deadline.
Friday 27 April: Pesticides, electric shock collars and Secretary of State at the Sustainable Food Trust
In today's blog we look at the Secretary of State's support for British food produce at the Sustainable Food Trust conference, EU restrictions on neonicotinoid pesticides and a number of other topics.
Tuesday 13 March: Chewing gum on Britain's streets and microplastics in rivers
On today's blog we comment on coverage on the cost of cleaning up chewing gum, and look at research into microplastics in rivers.
Tuesday 20 February: NFU Conference, State of the Environment report, Thérèse Coffey in Paris and more
Secretary of State speaks at NFU conference Secretary of State has addressed attendees and delegates at this year’s NFU Conference in Birmingham, discussing a number of issues close to the hearts and minds of farmers ahead of the consultation paper …
Friday 16 February: Bovine TB strategy review, Flood Action Campaign and new food supply chain measures
On today's blog we look at our Bovine TB strategy review, the Environment Agency's Flood Action Campaign and new measures for the food supply chain.
Thursday 15 February: Canada visit, waste incineration, air quality and Supreme Court ruling
On today's blog we look at Minister Coffey's visit to Canada to discuss how we can turn the tide on plastic use; we respond to coverage on councils incinerating waste; we examine newly released emission statistics and we set out the Environment Agency's response to a Supreme Court ruling.