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Water Company Bosses Banked Bonuses Despite High Levels Of Sewage Dumping
Water Company Bosses Banked Bonuses Despite High Levels Of Sewage Dumping
Environment
Seven of the UK’s nine water companies gave bonuses to their executives linked to environmental targets last year, despite significant amounts of sewage being dumped into UK waterways.
Why Are Supermarkets Running Out Of Some Fruits And Vegetables?
Environment
Why Are Supermarkets Running Out Of Some Fruits And Vegetables?
Environment Watchdog Cutbacks 'Could Risk Lives' This Winter
Environment
Environment Watchdog Cutbacks "Could Risk Lives" This Winter
Rishi Sunak Confirms He Will Attend COP27 Despite Ruling Out Going
Environment
Rishi Sunak Confirms He Will Attend COP27 Despite Ruling Out Going
Rishi Sunak Is Likely To Attend COP27 Climate Summit Despite Saying He Was Too Busy
Environment
Rishi Sunak Is Likely To Attend COP27 Climate Summit Despite Saying He Was Too Busy
Environment Secretary Says It's 'Up To' The King If He Wants To Attend Cop27 Climate Summit
Environment
Environment Secretary Says It's "Up To" The King If He Wants To Attend Cop27 Climate Summit
Government Isn't Telling People To Curb Energy Use Despite New Blackout Warnings
Environment
Government Isn't Telling People To Curb Energy Use Despite New Blackout Warnings
The House Live
A new approach to feeding our planet – how Government can help decarbonise our food system Partner content
Environment
By Tetra Pak
A new approach to feeding our planet – how Government can help decarbonise our food system
Ribena launches pilot to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from blackcurrant growing Partner content
Environment
By Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
Ribena launches pilot to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from blackcurrant growing
The Climate and Ecology Bill is our best chance to tackle the climate crisis
Environment
By Caroline Lucas MP, Wera Hobhouse MP and Olivia Blake MP
The Climate and Ecology Bill is our best chance to tackle the climate crisis
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The Future of Work: The caring workforce Partner content
The Future of Work: The caring workforce
By Total Politics Impact
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A new approach to feeding our planet – how Government can help decarbonise our food system Partner content
A new approach to feeding our planet – how Government can help decarbonise our food system
By Tetra Pak
Environment
SEA LIFE TRUST and CCEP launch nationwide beach cleans on World Oceans Day Partner content
SEA LIFE TRUST and CCEP launch nationwide beach cleans on World Oceans Day
Environment
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Beaver Bounceback
Environment
By Chris Chafin
Beaver Bounceback
The reintroduction of beavers to the United Kingdom has been met with excitement from ecotourists and animal lovers – but some are worried it could come at a price. Chris Chafin reports. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
Water Company Bosses Banked Bonuses Despite High Levels Of Sewage Dumping
Environment
Water Company Bosses Banked Bonuses Despite High Levels Of Sewage Dumping
Seven of the UK’s nine water companies gave bonuses to their executives linked to environmental targets last year, despite significant amounts of sewage being dumped into UK waterways.
Why Are Supermarkets Running Out Of Some Fruits And Vegetables?
Environment
Why Are Supermarkets Running Out Of Some Fruits And Vegetables?
Some supermarkets have placed sales limits on certain fruits and vegetables as a result of shortages of certain products including tomatoes and salad leaves.
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Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Extension to RCVS alternative dispute resolution trial
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has extended its alternative dispute resolution (ADR) trial until October 2015 and broadened its remit, allowing more cases to be considered.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
E-petition to end non-stun slaughter hits 100,000 as FSA figures show increase in non-stun
The Government e-petition launched by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and supported by the RSPCA calling for the end of non-stun slaughter to improve animal welfare at the time of death passed its goal of 100,000 signatures today. The news comes on the day that the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Animal Welfare Survey of Slaughterhouses in Great Britain reveals an increase in non-stun slaughter.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA welcomes practitioner-led approach of Welsh OV tender result
The Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA) and the Welsh Government has today announced that contracts have been signed with two delivery partners, Menter a Busnes (North Wales) and Iechyd Da (Gwledig) Ltd (South Wales), to deliver bovine TB testing and other Official Veterinarian (OV) services in Wales.
Partner content
Environment
By Go-Ahead
Go-Ahead achieves its highest carbon disclosure project rating
The Go-Ahead Group plc has scored 84 points out of 100 and is rated B in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)UKresults.
Partner content
Environment
By University of Exeter
Global warming doubles risk of extreme La Niña event, research shows
The risk of extreme La Nia events in the Pacific Ocean could double due to global warming, new research has shown.
Partner content
Environment
By University of Exeter
Research pinpoints new technique for producing cheaper solar energy
Pioneering new research could pave the way for solar energy to be converted into household electricity more cheaply than ever before.
Partner content
Environment
By University of Exeter
Doubt cast on global firestorm generated by dino-killing asteroid
Pioneering new research has debunked the theory that the asteroid that is thought to have led to the extinction of dinosaurs also caused vast global firestorms that ravaged planet Earth.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Singapore spotlight for Quality Standard beef
Demand from the foodservice sector in Singapore could present significant opportunities for UK beef exports to the region, according to EBLEX
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Webinar for animal owners on what to expect from their veterinary practice
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), which is responsible for regulating the veterinary profession, will be holding a webinar to help animal owners better understand what to look out for when choosing their veterinary practice.
Partner content
Environment
By Age International
Haiti – five years on from the 2010 earthquake
Five years on from the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Age International is continuing to work in the country and has recently helped more than a thousand older people to move into new homes and supported the creation of 16 older peoples associations.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Contest begins to bring the Tri-Nations cup home
National pride will be on the line this year as Team GB brandishes its knives to take on Australia and New Zealand in the Tri-Nations Butchery Competition 2015.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Have your say as a candidate for RCVS or VN Council
Veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses who wish to have a say in the future of their respective professions have until the end of January to put themselves forward as candidates for RCVS Council and VN Council respectively.
£1bn a year needed to prevent flooding Partner content
Environment
By Association of British Insurers
£1bn a year needed to prevent flooding
An annual investment of £1bn in UK flood defences is needed over the next decade to guard against the effects of climate change, a campaign group has said.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA presses APHA for tender timetable
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has written on behalf of its members to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) asking for urgent clarification on the governments timetable for announcing the results of the recent tender to deliver bovine TB testing, and other Official Veterinarian (OV) services.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Lameness meetings encourage change in management practices
Three-quarters of farmers who attended lameness meetings across EBLEXs 19 sheep focus farms plan to change their management practices as a result of what they learnt from the event.
Partner content
Environment
By British Gas
British Gas to cut bills by 5%
British Gas is to reduce household gas prices by 5%, cutting annual energy bills on average by 37
Partner content
Environment
By Campaign to Protect Rural England
Walking and cycling community in support of vital amendment to Infrastructure Bill
A coalition of groups, including CPRE, has written an open letter to MPs urging them to support an amendment to the Infrastructure Bill to bring about a Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
362 veterinary nurses removed from Register/List
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has removed 362 registered/listed veterinary nurses from the Register/List following the end of the annual renewal period for veterinary nurses.
Partner content
Environment
By University of Exeter
Study reveals why geese adopt a ‘roller coaster strategy’ to combat life’s highs and lows
A new study has discovered that the worlds highest flying bird, the bar-headed goose, employs an unusual flight strategy when migrating at extreme altitudes across the Himalayas in order to cope in the relatively low-density mountain atmosphere.
Partner content
Environment
By University of Exeter
Wild pollinators at risk from diseased commercial species of bee
A new study from the University of Exeter has found that viruses carried by commercial bees can jump to wild pollinator populations with potentially devastating effects. The researchers are calling for new measures to be introduced that will prevent the introduction of diseased pollinators into natural environments.
Partner content
Environment
By Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald’s power team establishes dedicated wind presence in Latin America
Mott MacDonald has appointed Carlos Riano to its power team in Houston, USA to lead the delivery of wind energy projects in Latin America.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
World cup winning captain to champion women in meat
World cup winning rugby captain Katy Mclean MBE will address the importance of teamwork and achievement at the inaugural networking seminar for women in the meat industry.
Partner content
Environment
By NOAH
Benefits of pets to older people celebrated at House of Lords – changes are needed to ensure this relationship can thrive
The way in which pets bring support and joy to the lives of older people was celebrated at the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH)s Pet Event on 20 January, at the House of Lords.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Practice Standards Scheme surgeries at VPMA/SPVS Congress
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be holding a day of Practice Standard Scheme surgeries during the joint VPMA/SPVS Congress in South Wales.
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