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Today Environment Secretary Michael Gove has launched an ambitious new clean air strategy to tackle air pollution.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Michael Gove highlights the importance of plant health at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Action Oak contributes to the Government’s 25-year Environment Plan by helping to protect the country's 121 million precious oak trees for future generations
The government has taken an important step towards ratifying the 2012 amendments to the Gothenburg Protocol.
New proposals to increase the take up of low emission vans have been unveiled.
People living in Hull are urged to find out more about plans to protect thousands of properties at two more events.
Environmental Principles and Governance Bill announced as consultation launches on new body to hold government to account.
More than 44,000 responses have been received on the government’s proposals for the future for food, farming and the environment once we leave the EU.
A networking event is being held for flood wardens in Calderdale and local residents are invited along in the evening to find out about volunteering.
Legislation requiring CCTV in all abattoirs in England comes into force today.
A comprehensive review of farm inspections to remove bureaucratic burdens placed on farmers has been announced by Environment Secretary Michael Gove today.
Further restrictions on neonicotinoid pesticides have been approved following a vote in the European Commission.
The UK Government rallies Commonwealth to unite on marine waste, leading by example with ambitious plans to end sale of plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds.
Representatives from the sports sector will explore how the industry can tackle marine plastic pollution.
Countries from across the Commonwealth have today pledged to eliminate avoidable single use plastic in an ambitious bid to clean up the world’s oceans.
A farmer was fined £19,000 for twice polluting a protected watercourse
The Environment Secretary has launched a call for evidence for a potential ban on the live export of animals for slaughter once the UK leaves the EU.
Defra champions farm to fork traceability through new Livestock Information Service
A ban on ivory sales in the UK will be introduced as plans published to protect elephants.
The Environment Secretary, Michael Gove, wrote in today's Times about the case for a total sales ban on ivory in the UK.
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