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Drought is causing significant environmental impacts, with Atlantic salmon, hedgehogs and garden birds struggling
Government announces new guidance to protect pollinators such as bees
The UK government introduces Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) legislation to help protect two-thirds of the world’s ocean.
Latest meeting takes place today chaired by Floods Minister Emma Hardy
Letter from Defra to Baroness Brown, Chair of the Adaptation Committee for the Climate Change Committee (CCC).
Environmental permitting for industry and energy to be modernised, as part of new plans following the landmark Corry Review
Five areas remain in drought with six more in prolonged dry weather
National Drought Group steps up operational response and asks people to play their part in managing the drought and use water wisely
New ban on use of lead in ammunition to protect iconic wildlife and clean up the nation’s waterways
Developers encouraged to reduce pollution, protect communities from flooding and benefit nature as part of government’s ambition to build 1.5 million homes.
Yorkshire has become the second region to enter drought status following the driest spring in 132 years.
• Bill to be introduced by end of year to enable ratification of the treaty
Expert group told England has now experienced driest March, April and May since 1893.
Delivering on the government’s Plan for Change, proposals will introduce a simplified approach benefitting poorer communities and speeding up project delivery
Many reservoirs in the region are at historic low levels for the time of year
New reservoirs will supply three quarters of a million homes and unlock the building of tens of thousands more as part of the Plan for Change
Flood response capabilities on display at Merseyside fire base
Environment Secretary Steve Reed approves purchase to allow new scheme to be built
The Environment Agency will be testing water quality more than 7000 times during the season
Driest start to spring in 69 years across England.
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