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Global science network to protect against animal diseases

Global science network to protect against animal diseases

Tuesday, 10 May 2011

It is estimated that 75 per cent of emerging animal diseases can be transmitted to humans, often from wildlife via livestock....

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Infrastructure must adapt to protect economic growth from the threat of climate change

Infrastructure must adapt to protect economic growth from the threat of climate change

Monday, 09 May 2011

Planning and design will need to consider the impact of more extreme weather on essential services such as transport and power supplies....

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Local Authority collected waste for England: quarterly statistics

Local Authority collected waste for England: quarterly statistics

Thursday, 05 May 2011

These provisional results summarise waste collected and managed by local authorities in England in the 12 months from October 2009 to September 2010....

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Air quality indicators: 2010 final results

Air quality indicators: 2010 final results

Thursday, 28 April 2011

This National Statistics release reports annual UK levels of pollution from particulates (PM10) and ozone (O3)....

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New Chair for Marine Management Organisation

New Chair for Marine Management Organisation

Thursday, 28 April 2011

Sir William (Bill) Callaghan has been appointed Chair of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO)....

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Sharing responsibility for animal health and welfare policy

Sharing responsibility for animal health and welfare policy

Tuesday, 26 April 2011

A new Animal Health and Welfare Board for England will make direct policy recommendations on the health and welfare of all kept animals....

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No ifs, it’s time for water butts

No ifs, it’s time for water butts

Friday, 22 April 2011

With summer on its way it's time for gardeners to think about saving rainwater ready for their garden's thirstiest months....

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High pollution episode warning: First “summer smog” of 2011

High pollution episode warning: First “summer smog” of 2011

Thursday, 21 April 2011

The high pressure system persisting over the UK is forecast to bring warm and still conditions to the UK over the Easter weekend....

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Common weed has hidden superpowers

Common weed has hidden superpowers

Tuesday, 19 April 2011

A plant that used to be killed as a weed could soon be farmed for essential fatty acids....

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£110 million revamp for England’s rivers

£110 million revamp for England’s rivers

Wednesday, 13 April 2011

The money will be used to kick start restoration worth at least £600 million to improve the health of lakes, streams and other water bodies....

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Attitudes and knowledge relating to biodiversity and the natural environment, 2007 to 2011

Attitudes and knowledge relating to biodiversity and the natural environment, 2007 to 2011

Wednesday, 13 April 2011

Statistical release providing survey results on attitudes and knowledge of biodiversity and the natural environment from 2007 to 2011....

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Defra calls for return to full transparency over CAP payments information

Defra calls for return to full transparency over CAP payments information

Wednesday, 13 April 2011

The UK Government is committed to transparency in the use of public funds, which includes everyone who has received payments under the CAP....

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Life satisfaction and other measures of wellbeing in England, 2007 to 2011

Life satisfaction and other measures of wellbeing in England, 2007 to 2011

Wednesday, 13 April 2011

This statistical release provides survey results on life satisfaction and satisfaction with aspects of life from 2007 to 2011....

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New funding for local flood rescue teams

New funding for local flood rescue teams

Tuesday, 12 April 2011

The money will be used to buy vital rescue equipment such as boats and emergency response training for their teams....

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Big Tree Plant hits 100,000 milestone

Big Tree Plant hits 100,000 milestone

Tuesday, 12 April 2011

The Big Tree Plant aims to plant one million trees in urban and residential areas over the next four years....

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Campaign to shine a light on new energy labelling

Campaign to shine a light on new energy labelling

Monday, 11 April 2011

New energy saving rating labels to help make the right choice on what product is best for the environment....

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UK and Brazil call for action on food prices

UK and Brazil call for action on food prices

Friday, 08 April 2011

The UK and Brazil have asked G20 members to consider measures to tackle short-term and long-term challenges of food price volatility....

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Government gives £25m boost to global wildlife initiative

Government gives £25m boost to global wildlife initiative

Friday, 08 April 2011

Darwin Initiative to receive a boost of at least £25m in funding over the next 4 years....

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Secretary of State’s Biodiversity speech in Brazil

Secretary of State’s Biodiversity speech in Brazil

Thursday, 07 April 2011

Thank you.  It’s a great pleasure to be with you today....

Brazilian savannah as important as rainforests, says Spelman

Brazilian savannah as important as rainforests, says Spelman

Thursday, 07 April 2011

The Cerrado region of Brazil makes up 21 per cent of the country and is, biologically, a rich savannah-like ecosystem in the world....

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New appointment to ACRE

New appointment to ACRE

Thursday, 07 April 2011

Prof. David Hopkins of Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh has been appointed to the Government’s Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment…...

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People want to buy healthy, local food, survey shows

People want to buy healthy, local food, survey shows

Wednesday, 06 April 2011

Almost all households rated healthy foods as being the most important of these considerations....

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New plan to secure future of fishing communities and fleets

New plan to secure future of fishing communities and fleets

Tuesday, 05 April 2011

The proposals have been developed with the aim of placing the whole English fleet onto a more sustainable footing....

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Plans to help households with water bills

Plans to help households with water bills

Tuesday, 05 April 2011

Water bills will be cut for the most vulnerable households under plans announced by Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman today....

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Farming industry must act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Farming industry must act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Monday, 04 April 2011

Agriculture Minister Jim Paice has challenged farmers to live up to their commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions....

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Richard Benyon’s speech at the Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime Seminar

Richard Benyon’s speech at the Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime Seminar

Friday, 01 April 2011

Richard Benyon’s speech at the Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime Seminar. ...

New diets for cows could cut climate emissions

New diets for cows could cut climate emissions

Friday, 01 April 2011

Changing the diet of cows and sheep could reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, according to new research funded by Defra....

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New trustees appointed at Kew

New trustees appointed at Kew

Friday, 01 April 2011

Mrs Tessa Green and Professor Michael Crawley appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew....

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Cattle testing positive for TB to be DNA tagged

Cattle testing positive for TB to be DNA tagged

Thursday, 31 March 2011

Cattle testing positive for Bovine TB are to be DNA tagged to further strengthen controls preventing spread of the disease....

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Minister updates Parliament on Single Payment Scheme progress

Minister updates Parliament on Single Payment Scheme progress

Thursday, 31 March 2011

Agriculture Minister Jim Paice today made a statement on the Single Payment Scheme to Parliament. ...

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