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'Terrestrial carbon stores': Government promises action to rewet lowland peat

Biodiversity

'Terrestrial carbon stores': Government promises action to rewet lowland peat

Defra unveils a series of projects to address peat degradation and pledges to act on recommendations from the Lowland Agricultural Peat Task Force

clock 29 June 2023 • 5 min read
Peatland boost: Five restoration projects share £16m in government funding

Biodiversity

Peatland boost: Five restoration projects share £16m in government funding

Funding expected to see thousands of hectares of vital peatland restored across England

clock 31 August 2021 • 2 min read

Supplier

United Utilities turns tap on new climate pledges

Company unveils new wave of environmental goals to align it with wider UK water industry plan to reach net zero emissions by 2030

clock 13 November 2020 • 2 min read

Policy

Government launches consultation on fertiliser's role in air pollution and soil degradation

Solid urea fertilisers emit ammonia which can harm both natural habitats and human health

clock 06 November 2020 • 3 min read

Policy

Green groups demand peat burning ban in face of government inaction

Defra has reiterated its intention to ban rotational burning on peat bogs, but has still yet to offer a timetable of action

clock 28 October 2020 • 2 min read