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  • Bob Watson and neonicotinoids: myths busted

    We will not hesitate to act if presented with any new evidence.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DECC yn ymgynghori ar eu cynllun iaith Gymraeg Arfaethedig

    Heddiw mae DECC wedi lansio ymgynghoriad wyth wythnos i ofyn am farn y rhanddeiliaid ar eu Cynllun Iaith arfaethedig er mwyn sicrhau ei fod …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defra circular 01/2006: contaminated land

    This circular outlines how Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 has been extended to address land contaminated by radioactivity.

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  • Call for Olympian effort against aquatic non-native species

    Non-native invasive species cost the British economy at least £1.7 billion each year and millions of pounds is spent on aquatic invaders alone.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Earth Hour: statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP

    Energy and Climate Change Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP said: “Earth Hour is important because it gives a voice to the large number of…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Earth Hour: A small gesture can make a big difference

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg is urging everyone to join in Earth Hour to make it the best, most impressive yet.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bikeability workshops

    Video speech by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's speech for the CPRE annual lecture

    Introduction Thanks very much. I’m delighted to be here today. Eighty-five years ago, a small group gathered here in London changed the landscape…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's speech on Scottish renewables

    I’m sorry I couldn’t be with you in person today, but I’m glad we got the low-carbon video option working. I didn’t want to miss out on a chance…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Huhne: We will break through barriers facing Scottish renewables

    The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP vowed today to leave no stone unturned in support of Scottish renewable energy projects. The Energy and Climate Change…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Environment Agency to provide practical advice to help England adapt to climate change

    Environment Agency will take over as Defra's principal partner in delivering the Government's adaptation programme.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Feed-in Tariffs: Written Ministerial Statement by Gregory Barker

    I am today announcing a consultation as part of the fast-track review of Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) for small scale low-carbon electricity generation…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK marine policy statement published

    Shared UK vision for clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse oceans and seas.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Traditional Cumberland sausages win protected status in Europe

    Only Cumberland sausages made in Cumbria to specific standards can be called 'traditional' in future, Food Minister Jim Paice announced today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Huhne: nuclear safety is number one priority

    Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP today set out further detail on the UK Chief Nuclear Inspector&rsquo…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Letter from the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change to Dr Mike Weightman

    Letter from the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change to Dr Mike Weightman regarding the Japanese earthquake and tsunami.

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  • Forestry advisory panel membership announced

    Members of an independent panel of experts that will make recommendations on forestry policy for England have been announced today by Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Update of UK Shadow Flicker evidence base

    In November 2010, DECC commissioned consultants Parsons Brinckerhoff to produce a report to update the government’s evidence base on shadow flicker.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Wind turbine shadow flicker study published

    An independent research study into the phenomenon of shadow flicker from wind turbines was today published by DECC. Shadow flicker is the flickering…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cutting the car's carbon footprint

    £10 million funding for research projects will answer fundamental questions in developing low carbon vehicles.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government