Environment Bill returns to Parliament
Today we are looking at media coverage of the return of the Environment Bill to Parliament ahead of Royal Assent in the Autumn.
New rules for burning on protected blanket bog habitats
There is coverage following our announcement on plans to bring forward legislation to prevent the burning of heather and other vegetation on protected blanket bog habitats.
Charities call for ban on peat compost
Today we look at coverage in the Times, Telegraph, and the Guardian of conservation charities calling for a ban on the use of peat in compost.
World Wetlands Day and waste exports
Today on the blog we're marking World Wetlands Day and looking at a Guardian story on waste exports in the event of a no deal Brexit.
Monday 21 May - Action Oak launch, plastics, peatlands and how developers are helping wildlife
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On today's blog we look at the launch of Action Oak, supermarkets cutting down on the use of plastics, peatlands and how developers are helping wildlife.
Tuesday 15 May -£10m boost to England’s iconic peatlands
On today's blog we look at a £10m investment in the UK's peatlands and the recent call for evidence on Red Diesel.