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UK will point the way to greener growth at Rio+20
The UK will be a driving force in pressing for new goals to help the world embrace a greener and more sustainable economy at this summer’s major UN conference in Brazil, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman pledged today.
25,000 more homes to be better protected from flooding
Over 25,000 more homes will be better protected from the devastating effects of flooding by new defence schemes to start construction in the next financial year, Defra and the Environment Agency have confirmed today. In total, 60 flood and coastal risk schemes will begin construction this year. Those given the go ahead today include Warrington [...]
RPA launches five-year improvement plan
Agriculture Minister Jim Paice updated Parliament today on the launch of the Rural Payments Agency's five-year improvement plan.
Yorkshire businesses shaping rural policy in first rural roadshow
Yorkshire business and community leaders are helping shape Government action to support rural areas today in the first of a series of Rural Roadshows with Defra ministers.
Take extra care of pets in the cold weather
People have been urged to take extra action to ensure the welfare of their pets, livestock and wildlife during the cold weather. Chief Veterinarian Nigel Gibbens said: “Our animals need extra care during this cold weather. I know many pet owners are already thinking about what else they need to do. But for those who [...]
£28 million to enable communities to spring-clean England’s rivers
A £28 million Fund to clean up England’s rivers and encourage local wildlife to flourish has been announced today by Environment Minister Richard Benyon. Part of a £92 million Defra commitment to clearing up England’s rivers and lakes, the Fund announced today will allow communities and charities to tackle local eyesores and encourage iconic wildlife to thrive by tackling pollution and removing redundant dams, weirs and other man-made structures to create habitats which work for wildlife
Over £1 billion investment secures future of new waterways charity
A new charity to look after England and Wales’ network of 200-year old canals and rivers will be given over £1 billion of Government help to give it the best possible start, Environment Minister, Richard Benyon, announced today
British food exports will be engine for growth
A Government-backed drive to boost exports of British food and drink to high growth markets like India and China will be an engine for economic growth, Agriculture Minister Jim Paice said today. With rapid world population growth and booming consumer demand for Western products in high growth economies, there are significant opportunities for British producers [...]
Weymouth coastal access route to be open in time for Olympic sailing
Those hoping to catch a glimpse of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Sailing events have been given a boost today after the Environment Minister Richard Benyon approved the first stretch of the England Coastal Path at Weymouth Bay. The route, which will start at Rufus Castle in Portland and will end at Lulworth Cove, [...]