Governments must have an effective system for measuring its environmental performance in order to understand whether it is on track to meet its long-term environmental goals.
… Governments must have an effective system for … particularly important in the light of the government’s 25-year plan for the environment, … will be essential in ensuring that the government’s ambitions are met. The National …
Last week the Upper Tribunal of the Royal Courts of Justice ordered Defra to release key information about the badger cull based on a 'public interest' argument, writes Lesley Docksey. Could this judgment open a new era of transparent and accountable government?
… open a new era of transparent and accountable government? All governments, no matter how often they insist … 2010 the Court of Appeal ruling compelled the government to disclose what MI5 knew of Binyam …
Animal rights activists urge UK Government to end animal agriculture bailouts as 'Drink Milk' campaign launches.
… May 2020 News Agriculture Farming Funding UK Government Bailout Food And Farming … Animal rights activists urge UK Government to end animal agriculture bailouts … agriculture sectors are starting to urge the government to step in with financial support …
The economic recovery from this global health crisis must put the restoration of nature at its heart, businesses and charities argue in open letter to Boris Johnson.
… Government must prioritise green recovery … and youth leaders are urging the government to put nature and climate at the … prime minister. Boris Johnson unveiled the government’s roadmap to exit Covid-19 lockdown …
With 29 applications for new badger culls, writes Lesley Docksey, the government still has no idea how many badgers there are in the cull areas, or how many of them have TB. Nor does it want to find out. The badger culling project is getting less scientific by the day - or should that be by the square kilometre?
… new badger culls, writes Lesley Docksey, the government still has no idea how many badgers … 4 covering the other 5 counties! When the government held a public consultation on badger culling, the previous Labour government having decided, as a result of the …
Coalition of environment and social justice groups in Southern Africa calls on the ANC to take decisive action on climate justice.
… Environment Institute - the ‘new’ government has the unique opportunity – … developing our renewable energy industry, the government would inevitably be addressing many … a statement a few days ago about the government's intention to force banks to …
Public set against fracking companies being allowed to cause bigger earthquakes.
… survey commissioned by CPRE believe that the government should prioritise the concerns of … just 13 percent of respondents feel the government is listening to the public on the … (51%) believe they are being ignored. The government’s own data, published earlier this …
Industry pledges to work with government to make every new bus an ultra-low or zero emission bus from 2025.
… bus story.jpg Industry pledges to work with government to make every new bus an ultra-low … are setting out a bold strategy to work with government to improve services, help tackle … the industry, including a pledge to work with government to make every new bus an ultra-low …
Belgium pledges diplomatic action to halt ecocide crime.
… action to halt ecocide crime. The coalition government in Brussels has at last reached its … days - since last year's elections. The new government has set out its programme for the … declaration from June this year, the new government has pledged, concerning domestic …
Despite all the hype that fracking the UK will mean cheaper energy bills, it is increasingly clear that the opposite is the case, writes Lesley Docksey. And who will pay the cost? Taxpayers, energy users, and the environment ...
… and the environment ... In December 2013 the government announced that shale gas … we will. Bribing communities We, via the Government - who often forget that it is the … want? Tax breaks We will pay because the government is planning generous tax breaks for …
Strong and consistent carbon price has public support and can help UK government fund green recovery, new report finds.
… price has public support and can help UK government fund green recovery, new report … the Zero Carbon Commission is calling on the Government to introduce a carbon charge of … Carbon Commission are also calling on the government to use some of the revenue to drive …
'It’s high time the government takes its lead from the public and introduces a scheme that will give us the best chance to combat litter and plastic pollution once and for all.'
… 'It’s high time the government takes its lead from the public and … drinks containers should be included in the Government’s proposed scheme – up from 69 … a variable deposit – a departure from the Government’s consultation where some 57 …
Minister approves final plan for £21m for air quality improvements in Cardiff
… air quality. In February 2018, the Welsh Government instructed Cardiff Council to … Review Panel, appointed by the Welsh Government, assessed the Plan and recommended … Following approval of the Plan the Welsh Government will award Cardiff Council £21m to …
British food standards are under threat, campaign leaders warn.
… deals after Brexit. The debate follows a government consultation on the deals which … systems which could lead to the British government getting sued in secret tribunals by … concern. Campaigners are warning that the government has failed to put into practice any …
We know the outcome of Defra's latest 'public consultation' on killing badgers long before the results have even been analysed, writes Lesley Docksey. Environment secretary Andrea Leadsom has already promised farmers to extend the cull 'even further' - although it brings no proven benefits. Welcome to the new world of 'alternative facts' that's driving UK government policy.
… of 'alternative facts' that's driving UK government policy. Submissions to Defra's … of the Consultative Panel (CP) when the government was planning to cull badgers in the … there as fig leaves. Opinions contrary to the government's desired policies have never been …
Number 10 is seeking an 'escape plan' for a badger cull gone disastrously wrong under Owen Paterson's direction. Lesley Docksey reports on a likely end to the cull - and to Paterson's ministerial role.
… its existence on Friday, Defra stated: "This Government is committed to ridding the country … the pilots were ineffective, what will the Government do?" asked Andrew George MP, the … public and scientific opposition. More government MPs are openly questioning the …
Climate policies could determine next election as public demands action to tackle “greatest challenge facing humankind”.
… to play a key role in determining the next government with a majority of Britons saying … most (58 percent) believe that the UK government has done too little to prepare for … by opposition parties. Britons want the government to: Bring forward the 2050 …
Welsh government announces ban on single-use plastics to minimise waste and protect marine life.
… Waste Litter Plastic plastic_waste.jpg Welsh government announces ban on single-use … nation, deputy minister for Housing and Local Government in Wales, confirmed today. This is … cause harm to marine life. In a 2019 Welsh Government study, a large proportion of litter …
UN launches world’s biggest survey on climate change.
… aims to bridge the gap between people and governments by giving twenty million people … the opportunity to have their say on ways government can limit climate change. The … address the disconnect between citizens and governments that has seen a groundswell of …
Dame Emma Thompson sends message of support to Reclaim the Power and protesters from the local community as they mark 54 hours of protest on the anniversary of the Lancashire County Council decision to turn down an application.
… of resistance and took place while the government was considering whether to approve … Behind schedule "And while even the government has cooled down on a fracking … at Preston New Road. Evasion tactics Latest government statistics show that only 18 …
Pending the publication of the long-delayed Independent Panel report on the badger cull, Lesley Docksey finds that the fight for England's badgers is part of an even bigger campaign for scientific and political integrity.
… and political integrity. The British Government seems as determined as ever to … of a petition launched by Brian May on the government website. The rules state that any … has made it clear that votes will not dictate government policy. A further debate took place …
In the second of a three part analysis of the ongoing UK badger cull Lesley Docksey takes a look at the activism that has been stirred up by the controversial cull......
… of this article about the badger culls, the government seems determined to kill badgers on … for the culls to be stopped, put on the government website by former Queen guitarist … the incidence of TB in cattle. And here the government wilfully ignored or misquoted the …
The UK’s short sighted approach to energy is damaging people’s health and costing the NHS £3.7 billion a year.
… and costing the NHS £3.7 billion a year. The government is neglecting the health impacts of … climate change, costing the NHS billions. Government efforts to reduce carbon emissions … These savings are nearly twice the amount the government currently spends supporting home …