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
...made proportionate to the turnover of the company and for the courts to apply these penalties consistently. Anything less is no deterrent. Minister Coffey visit to Paris Environment Minister Thérèse...
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.
Friday, 2 February: Salford flood defence plus the Natural Capital Committee
In today's blog post we update on the new £10m Salford flood defence scheme and respond to coverage about the Natural Capital Committee's views on the 25-Year Environment Plan.
Friday 26 January: Opening of Warrington's new flood defence
Today on the blog, the Environment Agency Chief Executive, Sir James Bevan, opens a new flood defence in Warrington.
Defra response to Sky's Ocean Rescue campaign report
Read our response to Sky's Ocean Rescue campaign coverage today.
Friday 5 January: China waste - myth busting and coffee cup waste
On today's blog we myth bust China's ban on waste exports and talk about the coffee cup charge.
Wednesday 3 January: Storm Eleanor hits the UK and subsidy schemes boost wildlife populations
On the blog today we look at the latest on Storm Eleanor and how research by the RSPB shows subsidy schemes are helping to increase wildlife populations.
Tuesday 19 December: Microbeads, plastic waste and fish restocking
...Lords yesterday, there has been widespread coverage in national press, including in the Daily Mail, The i, The Times and The Sun. Both Houses debated the topic and have backed...