Government committed to halting decline in nature
In today’s blog we set out our commitment to the environment and respond to concerns raised by the National Trust and other environmental charities.
Government reiterates commitment to environmental protections
There has been significant media attention this weekend, including in the Financial Times, Times, and the Telegraph, focused on comments from environmental groups such as the RSPB, Wildlife Trusts, National Trust, Green Alliance and Wildlife and Countryside Link. These organisations …
Government action against sewage discharges from storm overflows
Untreated sewage can be devastating to human health, local biodiversity and our environment. Water companies must take urgent action to address sewage discharges. That’s why we are already taking action.
Media coverage of Government response to EAC inquiry on water quality
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Today we are looking at coverage of the government response to the EAC report into water quality in rivers.
UK supports global action to tackle plastic pollution at UN Environment Assembly
In today’s blog we are looking at media coverage of the fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly.
Great British Beach Clean coverage
Today we are looking at media coverage of the results of the 2021 Great British Beach Clean
Government considering new action on wet wipes
Today we are looking at media coverage of Government plans for possible new standards for wet wipes
Coverage of COP26 as summit begins
There has been widespread coverage of the climate change summit COP26 which started yesterday (31 October). Following an interview with environmental editor Emma Gatten, a piece in The Daily Telegraph includes comments from the Environment Secretary regarding a range of …
Government response to gene editing consultation
Today we are looking at media coverage of our plans to unlock the power of gene editing technologies to help our farmers grow more resistant, nutritious and productive crops.
Blue Planet Fund delivers first multimillion boost for global ocean recovery
The government has announced the first set of programmes to receive funding from the £500m Blue Planet Fund.