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Nottingham City Council's plans to improve air quality have been approved by government
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Beaches around the country achieved top water quality standards this year as millions flocked to the coast to enjoy the record-breaking hot weather.
A transcript of a speech delivered by Minister Thérèse Coffey at the Chatham House Forest Governance Forum.
A consultation to review and streamline the marine licensing system.
The government’s Tree Champion, Sir William Worsley, has called for stronger protections for England’s street trees with the launch of an ‘Urban Tree Manual’.
In celebration of Green Great Britain Week, leading retailers across the UK have pledged to encourage customers to buy cleaner fuels.
Ten areas to take forward new measures to improve air quality with government support.
UK government makes ambitious call to treble internationally-agreed targets for ocean protection.
The NDG convened on Thursday 20 September to assess the present situation and review the action being taken to reduce the risk of drought in 2019.
More than 300 dry-weather environmental incidents in summer 2018
A landmark outreach centre has officially opened today at Humberhead Peatlands NNR in Yorkshire.
Government increases access for landowners to receive woodland creation grants.
Businesses in the Stourton area of Leeds are benefitting from increased flood protection following the completion of a new 730 metre flood defence wall.
A new glasshouse has officially opened in Cheshire, bringing a boost to timber production and helping to grow the Public Forest Estate.
Government has announced new partnership with UK Scouts to inspire and empower young people to tackle plastic pollution.
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.
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.
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