Government to mandate 'biodiversity net gain'
Government to mandate ‘biodiversity net gain’, confirming that new developments must deliver an overall increase in biodiversity.
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.
Poole Harbour protections strengthened
On today's blog we're looking at media coverage of an important expansion of Poole Harbour’s Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) designation.
Introducing the Ivory Act, and coverage on the EU and single-use plastics
Introducing the Ivory Act and coverage on the EU and single-use plastics.
Environment Secretary announces new scheme to reduce food waste and Natural England Wildlife targets
...charities and volunteers to deliver a new scheme to tackle this problem. The scheme will specifically address surplus food from retail and manufacturing. Further action to cut food waste from...
British troops help rescue baby elephant and the Environment Secretary on the Natasha Ednan-Laperouse inquest.
...The Environment Secretary’s shared the below statement on Friday to offer his condolences to her family and to make clear that work is already underway to review our approach to...
Proposals to reduce pollution from home burning and Chris Packham's Bioblitz campaign
A consultation on proposals to reduce harmful pollution caused by the burning of wood and coal in the home and Chris Packham's blog post on his 'UK BioBlitz' campaign.
World Lion Day - 10 August 2018
On today's blog we look at World Lion Day and the Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund.
Meeting Javier Bardem, marine protection and air pollution advice
Environment Secretary meets Javier Bardem to discuss marine protection Yesterday (Monday), the Environment Secretary met with Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem to discuss protections for penguin breeding colonies in Antarctica. Javier Bardem is an Antarctic Ambassador with Greenpeace, and supports their …