East Yorkshirer dairy farmer and NFU deputy president Paul Tompkins says Defra is open to alternatives to environmental permits. Published 1st May 2026, 23:45 BST Streamlined agriculture rules to cut duplication and make it easier for farmers to drive down water pollution New, clearer rules proposed today (Tuesday 27 January) will help to improve water…
An environmental quango, the Climate Change Committee (CCC), has set out a series of recommendations to the Welsh Government as part of its advice on the Fourth Carbon Budget for the period 2031 to 2035. The proposals outline how Wales could continue reducing emissions across key sectors while progressing towards net zero. The CCC estimates…
Filming polar bears in their Arctic home requires bravery and patience. Of all the wildlife film-makers who bring images of the natural world to our TV screens, few were as courageous or boundlessly patient as Doug Allan, who would spend weeks, even months on end in this harsh environment in order to capture unique and…
The environment will not receive a dedicated debate in the House of Lords following the King’s Speech later this month, marking a change from previous years and described as a “significant omission” by commentators. Source link
The Environment Agency has blocked access to land in Lancashire to prevent the illegal dumping of waste. Source link
The Environment Agency has blocked access to land in Lancashire to prevent the illegal dumping of waste. A court order is now in place prohibiting anyone from importing waste onto the site at Hey Head Farm, Rochdale Road, at Bacup. The Restriction Order was obtained at Lancaster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 28 April…
Colleagues from FCC Environment rolled up their sleeves this week to support the Keep Doncaster Tidy initiative A team of colleagues from FCC Environment rolled up their sleeves this week to support the Keep Doncaster Tidy initiative, helping to improve the local environment and give something back to the community. Five FCC Environment colleagues took…
This POSTnote outlines the evidence, challenges and benefits for implementing catchment scale nature-based solutions for flood and drought resilience. Source link
Severn Waste Services (SWS), an FCC Environment company, is proud to sponsor a major show garden at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2026, one of the UK’s leading horticultural events celebrating gardening, nature and sustainability. The sponsored show garden, titled “Lifted by Birds”, will be showcased as part of the Festival’s prestigious show garden line‑up….
Germany was the world’s largest exporter of plastic waste in 2025 and sent more than 810,000 tonnes abroad, according to analysis of trade data carried out for the Guardian. The UK followed close behind, according to the analysis by Watershed Investigations and the Basel Action Network. It exported more than 675,000 tonnes, its highest level…
