Defra

A year on from introduction of disposable vape fan, new figures show number of fires caused by vape batteries is continuing to rise

Government claims new fund for wildlife habitat protection marks 'important step' in support of UK target to protect 30 per cent of land for nature by 2030

Investors back UK bio-tech group working on plans to grow natural rubber from dandelions, as global supplies face increasing pressure from climate change

More effective rainfall management and nature-based solutions will prove crucial to delivering more climate resilient water supplies, cross-party committee warns

Defra promises tougher sentencing for 'waste cowboys' and more sophisticated identity, criminal record, and technical checks for waste handlers

New consultation and call for evidence on how to improve access to innovative new fertiliser products that can reduce air, land, and water pollution

New centre funded by Defra to explore solutions to emerging threats and diseases that are increasing due to climate change

Estimated amount of residual waste sent to landfill has fallen by 17 per cent since 2019, as energy from waste capacity grows

Environmental Audit Committee warns government's PFAS action plan does not go far enough, as it calls for stronger clamp down on polluting products and companies

Projects smaller than 0.2 hectares will be exempt from BNG rules, while major energy projects will move within scope later this year