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New community forest for Cumbria marks next step in plans to build back greener, protect nature and reach net zero by 2050
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Single-use cutlery and plates could be banned in England as part of a public consultation, and call for evidence launched to tackle other problematic plastics
Thames Water has now accrued £32.4m in fines since 2017 for 11 cases of water pollution.
Amendment to Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill following LSE report on decapod and cephalopod sentience
Introduction of new Plant Health requirements to prevent the spread of the tree pathogen Phytophthora pluvialis identified in Cumbria and south west England.
Job opportunities in the North East of England will increase and new hub will provide strong corporate leadership for local staff.
Major investigation announced by the Environment Agency and Ofwat into sewage treatment works
Public urged to think twice before buying a pet this Christmas
Government announces plans to bring forward a new criminal offence for pet abduction in Kept Animals Bill
Government is seeking views on proposals to help deliver a more efficient AHDB and value for money.
£27 million pot to invest in productivity-boosting equipment opens
The virus responsible for Covid-19 has been detected in a pet dog in the UK.
Legislation will improve air and water quality, tackle waste, increase recycling, halt the decline of species, and improve our natural environment.
Positive results are testament to the cooperation between the farming industry, the veterinary sector and government
Applications open for second round of the Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund
Governments, farmers and businesses commit to urgent action to protect our land and make our agriculture and food systems more sustainable for the future.
The UK Presidency called world leaders to take ambitious steps towards ocean health to achieve net zero ambitions and keep a rise of no more than 1.5°C within reach.
Felling licence application process to be simplified when swift action is required to prevent the spread of pests or diseases and protect public safety.
Environmental organisations have joined forces to investigate why thousands of dead crabs and lobsters have washed up along the North East coast.
New public finance pledge from 12 countries to support ambitious forest-related climate action in developing countries.
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