Archive for 2010
Reservoir flood maps published
Maps showing areas that could flood if a reservoir failed have been published to help emergency planners.
Iain Ferguson appointed as non-executive director
Iain Ferguson has been appointed as Defra’s Lead Non-Executive Director.
UK emissions of Air Pollutants – 2009 results
This National Statistics release covers 2009 results from the National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory (NAEI) for UK emissions of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOCs) and ammonia.
Survey of Commercial and Industrial Waste Arisings 2010 – Final results
Defra today published the final results from the Department’s Survey of Commercial and Industrial Waste Arisings 2010, according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority.
Litter Convention announces new message and statistics
A new anti-littering message, ‘Love Where You Live’, was announced today on the back of new statistics which show that England’s litter problem is not improving.
Pesticides consultation responses published
The summary of responses and initial Government response to the consultation on implementing new European pesticides legislation has been published today.
Fisheries: UK fights to end discards in deal with no winners
UK secures agreement to complete review of the controversial cod recovery plan for 2011, including current days at sea restrictions, plus a 12 per cent increase in North Sea cod quota, at the December Fisheries Council in Brussels.
Give a gift for nature this Christmas
A new trend for ‘virtual’ Christmas gifts that benefit the natural environment and support local heritage or wildlife charities has been welcomed by Caroline Spelman, Secretary of State for the Environment.
Minister welcomes new RPA Chief Executive
Mark Grimshaw has been appointed as the Chief Executive of the Rural Payments Agency, Agriculture Minister Jim Paice announced today.
Responsibility and cost sharing: Independent group publishes report
An independent advisory group on reducing the risk and cost of animal disease and improving the welfare of kept animals today published its recommendations to Ministers.