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From The Rt Hon Thérèse Coffey
  • New steps to tackle illegal waste and fly-tipping announced

    New steps have been announced to tackle problem waste sites, while a consultation will further help deal with crime and poor performance in the waste sector

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • World-leading microbeads ban takes effect

    Today the government's ban on microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products comes into effect.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Countryside Stewardship Woodland Creation Grant opens for applications

    Landowners, farmers and foresters can now apply for up to £6,800 per hectare to create new woodland on their property.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Abstraction reform: further moves made towards Green Brexit

    The government has published a new plan to reform abstraction management - to protect the environment while improving access to water where it is needed most.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Global commitment at United Nations Assembly to reduce pollution

    The UK is one of a number of nations to sign a resolution to help reduce the amount of plastic in the world's seas.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Blue Belt extended to protect rare seabirds

    Government announces two new marine Special Protection Areas and extensions to four other sites to safeguard rare seabirds.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • England's largest woodland planting scheme gets green light

    The Forestry Commission has approved planting at Doddington North Moor in Northumberland, England's largest woodland planting scheme for 30 years.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New Farming Rules for Water

    New rules will be introduced which will save farmers money whilst also better protecting the water environment.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • People of Mytholmroyd can vote on design of flood wall

    People living in Mytholmroyd are being consulted over which one of 2 finishes they would prefer for a flood defence wall being built in the Calderdale village.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • River forecasts give Calderdale people flood risk information

    The Environment Agency provides a new free service at Gov.UK to provide people in the Calder Valley with river forecasts to help them manage their flood risks.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Environment Minister speaks at the UN Climate Change Conference

    On Saturday 11 November Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey gave a speech at the UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Bright future for Forestry Commission in England

    The Environment Minister has announced new arrangements for the Forestry Commission in England.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK to host global conference to crack down on wildlife crime

    Ministers, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and affected countries work together to stamp out wildlife crime at the 2018 Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Views sought on reward and return schemes for drinks containers

    Environment Secretary Michael Gove has launched a call for evidence on how the littering of plastic, metal and glass drinks containers could be reduced

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New steps to tackle littering announced

    Maximum litter fines are to almost double to £150 from April next year as well as new fines introduced for owners of vehicles from which litter is thrown

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK takes world stage in fight against marine plastic

    Today Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey is at the Our Ocean conference in Malta.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Flood risk reduced and wildlife brimming over on the Ribble

    Combining 2 nature reserves at Hesketh in Lancashire marks great step forward for conservation and flood resilience.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New fund launched to reduce litter through innovative projects

    Local communities urged to get 'smart' on tackling litter with launch of the new Government Litter Innovation Fund

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Plan for roadside NO2 concentrations published

    Plan includes an end to the sale of all new conventional petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2040 and a new Clean Air Fund

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £10m fund to restore peatland opens for applications

    Applications are being welcomed to fund peatland restoration across England

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government