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Ways to promote cleaner domestic burning and cut harmful pollution by stopping the sale of the most polluting fuels are set out in a consultation issued today.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The second round of funding opens for litter-fighting projects across Britain.
Agriculture is responsible for 88% of UK emissions of ammonia gas and this voluntary guide will help farmers improve air quality.
In National Marine Week, the Government has confirmed new protections for puffins and other seabirds.
Call for evidence to improve our understanding of the extent and impact of emissions from brake, tyre and road wear and potential ways to address them.
Extra funding will better protect more than 7,000 properties, including over 5,000 homes.
A response to the consultation held on implementing improved international humane trapping standards published by the government
The government has updated the National Adaptation Programme (NAP) and remains committed to tackling the effects of a changing climate on the UK.
The designations in the estuaries of the Crouch and Roach in Essex have been expanded to include new land – increasing protections for wildlife.
Government adopts new framework for marine activities around the south coast of England
Countries across the Commonwealth meet to discuss next steps in tackling plastic entering the marine environment.
Environment and Treasury Ministers met with industry representatives to discuss the call for evidence on red diesel.
£32m project in Perry Barr and Witton will reduce flood risk for 1,400 properties.
2018 International Climate Finance results show the impact of UK investments in tackling climate change and protecting vulnerable people.
Call to report sightings of invasive plant along the River Thames
A consultation on extending the scope of the Ivory Bill to protect hippos, walruses and narwhals from the trade in ivory has been announced by the government.
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced £4.5 million of new funding through the Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund to tackle the criminals trafficking endangered species.
Capital waste crime crackdown
England's iconic peatlands will benefit from new government funds with an area the size of 10,000 football pitches to be restored to peat forming condition
The Government has pledged £200,000 to the University of Plymouth to research how sources of microplastics enter the UK's oceans.
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