Coverage of the Farm to Fork Summit at Downing Street
Following a package of new measures announced by the Prime Minister at the Farm to Fork summit, there has been widespread coverage across broadcast, national and trade media.
Year of Green Action ambassadors, Government action to improve air quality, and Communities receive free tree saplings
On today's blog we're looking at Year of Green Action ambassadors, Government action to improve air quality: response to Friends of the Earth analysis and Schools and communities receiving a million free tree saplings.
The Sunday Times on Grey Squirrels
The Sunday Times is today (Sunday 24 February) running an article incorrectly accusing the Environment Secretary of ordering the slaughter of thousands sick squirrels and deer which is completely untrue.
Environment Secretary vows to protect high farming standards
The Environment Secretary addressed stakeholders at the annual NFU Conference. Speaking alongside NFU President Minette Batters, he reiterated our commitment to maintain high standards of food production, animal welfare and environmental standards as the UK leaves the EU.
Environment Secretary launches Year of Green Action
In today's blog, the Environment Secretary Michael Gove launches Year of Green Action at London Zoo.
Environment Secretary visits primary school: cutting plastic waste
On today's blog we're looking the Environment Secretary speaking to pupils at Westminster Under School in this morning’s assembly about government’s commitment and action to fight plastic waste.
Defra’s Food Waste Champion: cutting food waste
Coverage from The Times on Ben Elliot, the government’s first Food Surplus and Waste Champion, who was recently appointed by the Environment Secretary to help promote awareness of the issue of food waste.
Environment Secretary launches world-leading Clean Air Strategy
Environment Secretary launches world-leading Clean Air Strategy.
Coverage of WWF's Living Planet Report, the Fisheries Bill 'watershed moment', and salt marsh helps save a Cumbrian farm
On today's blog we look at WWF's Living Planet Report 2018 and the use of salt marsh land to graze cattle.
Environment Secretary on Gardeners' World and last week's National Drought Group meeting
Environment Secretary talks plastic plant pots on Gardeners’ World Environment Secretary Michael Gove appeared on BBC2’s Gardeners’ World on Friday (21 September) as part of a piece on plastic plant pots and how easy they are to recycle. Presenter Arit …