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Thursday 12 April: Old plastic lingers on in our environment
On the blog today we look at a report that volunteer beach cleaners in Cornwall discovered a 1980s crisp packet and a 1950s washing up liquid bottle.
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Friday 23 March: Invasive Species Week, Plastic free family and Basic Payment Scheme payments
On the blog today we launch the start of Invasive Species Week, the Environment Minister meets a family attempting to go plastic free and the Rural Payments Agency provides an update on BPS payments.
Thursday 22 March: House of Lords report on Rural Communities, Natural England and the launch of Network Rail's new drinking water fountain
On the blog today we discuss scrutiny of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities act, Natural England and the launch of Network Rail's new free drinking water fountain at Charing Cross Station.
Wednesday 14 March: The Chancellor on plastics and new stats on greyhound injuries
Spring Statement: Single-use plastics and red diesel There is widespread coverage today including in The Times, BBC online, and The Guardian of the Treasury’s call for evidence on using taxes to address single-use plastic waste - announced in yesterday's Spring …
Monday 5 March - World Wildlife Day,
On the blog today we look at the importance of big cats following World Wildlife Day and outline how we are protecting our wildlife with future farming policy.
Friday 12 January: 25 Year Environment Plan
Today on the blog, coverage of the newly-launched 25 Year Environment Plan.
Thursday 11 January: 25 Year Environment Plan
Today on the blog, Prime Minister Theresa May launches the 25 Year Environment Plan at the London Wetland's Centre.
Monday 4 December: ‘Blue Belt’ extended to protect rare seabirds and Chief Vet’s comments on different poultry systems
On the blog today we look at the ‘Blue Belt’ being extended to protect rare seabirds and the Chief Vet’s comments on different poultry systems.
Tuesday 28 November: CLA Rural Business Conference and Glyphosate
Today on the blog: Environment Secretary Michael Gove addresses the CLA's Rural Business Conference plus five-year licence for glyphosate.
Monday 27 November: Microbeads
Today on the blog, the laying of legislation before Parliament to ban microbeads.