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MPs demand dedicated minister as food bank use soars amid coronavirus pandemic

30 Jul Coronavirus

The Government is being urged to appoint a dedicated minister and consider a legal “right to food” amid warnings that the coronavirus pandemic has left charities stretched in the fight against hunger.

22 Jul Environment

Exclusive: Government’s green homes plan risks ‘throwing people into the arms of scammers’, MPs warn

22 Jul Environment

Boris Johnson unveils £350m decarbonisation push as he vows ‘green, sustainable recovery’ and ‘Jet Zero’ plane trial

07 Jul Coronavirus

Rishi Sunak promises ‘eco-friendly economic recovery’ with £3bn injection for green jobs

25 Jun Coronavirus

Committee on Climate Change chair Lord Deben on why it would be ‘stupid’ not to use the coronavirus recovery to go for net zero

24 Jun Coronavirus

Coronavirus pandemic shows UK not ready for climate crisis, stark report claims

23 Jun Coronavirus

Ministers urged to use coronavirus economic recovery plan to slash carbon emissions

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30 Jul Coronavirus

Coronavirus adds a new urgency to calls for a ban on the sale of fur

24 Jul Environment

Government leadership is needed for the water sector to decarbonise while reducing costs

23 Jul Environment

We need policy to unleash a business-led Green Recovery in the years ahead

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25 Jun Coronavirus

Committee on Climate Change chair Lord Deben on why it would be ‘stupid’ not to use the coronavirus recovery to go for net zero

As lockdown is lifted, ministers are grappling with how to safeguard the British economy amid forecasts of a crippling recession. Meanwhile, the promised “defining year of action” on climate change has slipped out of focus. But could the government ease the effect the pandemic and advance its climate goals in one fell swoop?

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Restoring damaged landscapes key to UK flood and climate change response

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10 Dec 2014 Environment

Restoring damaged landscapes key to UK flood and climate change response

Associate Professor of Earth Surface Processes at the University of Exeter, Prof Richard Brazier says we need "holistic policy-making with real, long-term vision" to reduce risks from flooding this winter.

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04 Dec 2014 Environment

Veterinary nurses reminded to pay overdue fees

Veterinary nurses who wish to remain on the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Register/List of Veterinary Nurses are reminded that their renewal fees need to be paid to the College by 31 December 2014.

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03 Dec 2014 Environment

Countryside groups unite to issue the Rural Challenge

With the autumn statement due to announce a roads revolution and a focus on fracking, the priorities of rural communities risk being sidelined, says Lord Robin Teverson, Chair of the Rural Coalition.

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27 Nov 2014 Environment

Open Day for potential recruits to RCVS statutory committees

On Monday 15 December the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be hosting an Open Day for those members of the veterinary and veterinary nursing professions who are interested in joining the Colleges Preliminary Investigation Committee (PIC), Disciplinary Committee (DC) or Veterinary Nurse Preliminary Investigation Committee (VN PIC).

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25 Nov 2014 Environment

RCVS publishes social media guidance for vets and vet nurses

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has recently published new guidance for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses on the use of social media and online forums.

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24 Nov 2014 Environment

New fitness to practise guidance for veterinary students published

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published a guide for veterinary students which aims to introduce them to the concept of fitness to practise and help prepare them for professional life.

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21 Nov 2014 Environment

FEFPEB Congress: European Wooden Pallet Manufacturing Shows Significant Growth

Production of timber pallets by European manufacturers has increased substantially over the last decade, the annual congress of the European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) heard last month.

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20 Nov 2014 Environment

Green IT tops the agenda: Coca-Cola Enterprises becomes the first company to achieve LEC IT accreditation in Great Britain

Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has reinforced its commitment to sustainability as part of its ongoing strategy to achieve industry leading efficiency across its operations by becoming the first company in Great Britainto achieve a Low Energy Company (LEC) IT accreditation

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14 Nov 2014 Environment

Adopt a real penguin this Christmas

Adopt a real Penguin with WWF as they celebrate their partnership with John Lewis over Christmas.

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12 Nov 2014 Environment

Gas 'not the long-term carbon solution'

Gas has a short-term role to play in reducing carbon emissions but could become part of the problem, according to new research.

MPA awards celebrate health and safety champs

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06 Nov 2014 Environment

MPA awards celebrate health and safety champs

MPA’s Health and Safety Manager, Kevin Stevens, describes how their annual Health and Safety awards works towards their Zero Harm goal.

Ministers ‘must introduce new forestry bill’

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05 Nov 2014 Environment

Ministers ‘must introduce new forestry bill’

Legislation on the future of the public forests is still needed, according to the Woodland Trust.

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05 Nov 2014 Environment

Green energy ‘creates more jobs’

Renewable energy creates up to ten times more jobs than fossil fuels, according to new research.

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23 Oct 2014 Environment

Calor Gas Signs Vision to Help Rural Households Take Control Of Their Energy Bills

Calors Managing Director, Stephen Rennie, was among the group of CEOs from influential businesses, charities and not-for-profit organisations who came together in London today to launch The Big Energy Vision a new long-term campaign to empower UK households to take control of their energy bills.

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14 Oct 2014 Environment

It's time to put a fresh perspective on pesticides says CPA

It’s time to put a fresh perspective on the essential role pesticides play in safeguarding our food supply, protecting the environment and improving our way of life. That’s the message from the Crop Protection Association (CPA) in a new leaflet aimed at providing the public with an introduction to crop protection - explaining the benefits of pesticides and why they’re safe for consumers and the environment.

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14 Oct 2014 Environment

Dawn Howard appointed as Chief Executive Officer for the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH)

The NOAH Board is delighted to announce that Dawn Howard will be taking over from Phil Sketchley as CEO from November 11th 2014.

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12 Oct 2014 Environment

A missed opportunity: heating up the debate around off-grid energy

As the second phase of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) launches today (10th Dec), trade body UKLPG which represents the interests of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas industry is urging the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to review the role of LP Gas in delivering a cohesive off-grid heating strategy.

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01 Oct 2014 Environment

The Big Energy Debate

A panel of energy experts, including representatives from the IET and the NIA urged a future government to ensure there was policy stability around energy so that investors felt confident, and to engage with the public to change attitudes to energy providers, at a fringe event hosted by the Guardian.

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19 Sep 2014 Environment

Government Push for Weekly Refuse Collections: A Step in the Wrong Direction

Earlier this week, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (DCLG), Eric Pickles, called on local authorities to prove their residents do not want weekly refuse collections.

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18 Sep 2014 Environment

Confederation of Paper Industries’ (CPI) stance on the future of waste composition and its influence on Energy from Waste (EfW)

CPI participated in a panel discussion at the RWM 2014 exhibition yesterday (17 September) which addressed the subject of ‘the future of waste composition and its influence on EfW’. Key questions posed to the panel included whether it is possible to predict what our waste streams of the future will look like, and can the UK get the right balance of capacity and waste. Some of the key points CPI sought to put across included the following:

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26 Jun 2014 Environment

Calls on IUCN to publish the findings of the task force on systemic pesticides

The Crop Protection Association (CPA) has called on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to publish the findings of the Task Force on Systemic Pesticides (TFSP) so that their work can be subjected to appropriate levels of independent and objective scrutiny.

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11 Jun 2014 Environment

Industry working together to safeguard the Crop Protection toolbox

The Crop Protection Association (CPA) and Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) have highlighted how important their new joint campaign with the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) will be to British farmers if they are to rise to the challenges, and opportunities, of growing global demand for food.

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23 May 2014 Environment

Bogus vet sought by police after failing to appear at court

A bogus vet who pleaded guilty to a number animal cruelty and fraud offences is being sought by Humberside Police after he failed to appear at court for sentencing.

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21 May 2014 Environment

EFSA Report shows pesticide residue compliance rates above 97%

The Crop Protection Association (CPA) has welcomed the findings of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) annual report on Pesticide Residues in food, which has shown residue compliance rates above 97%.

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