Government approves biological control for knotweed
Wildlife minister Huw Irranca-Davies approved the release of a biological control agent for Japanese knotweed on Tuesday Full article DEFRA press release Japanese Knotweed Alliance
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- IPCC review to be completed by September
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- Bristol City Council to trial waste incentives
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Biodiversity
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Water
Thames tracks Hertfordshire drinking water polluter
Thames Water is hot on the heals of the company which polluted London’s drinking water supply with highly odorous chemicals in February Full article
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Water
Agency plans action on water resources
The Environment Agency launched action plans on how it will address the increasing pressure on water resources in England and Wales on Tuesday Full article Environment Agency press release Environment Agency water resources strategy web page Water resources action plan for England and Wales
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Energy
Merged planning policy boosts action on renewables, district heating
Councils will have to identify opportunities for district heating schemes under a new planning policy published on Tuesday Full article Planning for a Low Carbon Future in a Changing Climate Take up and Application of Policies in PPS on Planning and Climate Change Permitted Development Rights for small scale renewable and low carbon energy technologies consultation.
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Climate
IPCC review to be completed by September
The UN and IPCC have jointly asked for an independent review of IPCC procedures and processes, to be completed by 31 August 2010. The review will be undertaken by the InterAcademy Council, representing national science academies from the UK, US and China and other states.
It will address the IPCC's use of ‘grey’ literature that has not been peer-reviewed, the way in which it handles dissenting viewpoints, its review process and procedures for correcting errors. The IPCC leadership structure will also be analysed. It is not a review of climate science. IPCC press release Terms of reference for review InterAcademy Council press release Statement by IAC co-chair Robbert Dijkgraaf Statement by UN secretary-general Ban Ki-Moon Union of Concerned Scientists press release
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Transport
Plans for high speed rail unveiled
The government published its plans to develop high speed rail in the UK today, starting with plans for a link between London and Birmingham. DfT press release Oral statement by Lord Adonis Policy summary Command paper Plan maps Route engineering report Future consultation strategy Campaign for Better Transport press release
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Transport
Scrappage scheme leads to boost in average car fuel efficiency
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Waste
Bristol City Council to trial waste incentives
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Climate
Commission outlines fresh approach to climate talks
European Commission press release Communication Staff working document Friends of the Earth Europe press release Oxfam press release European Parliament green group press release
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Energy
EU on track to meet renewables targets, says Commission
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General policy
EU economic strategy aims for green growth
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Sustainable development
DEFRA presents vision for the third sector and the environment
A report written by the government and the Third Sector Taskforce sets out how the Government and the sector will work together over the next five years to tackle key environmental issues and encourage sustainable development. It calls on third sector organisations to provide leadership on climate change, create sustainable new jobs and industries, and encourage and support people to act to combat climate change. DEFRA press release Report
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Planning
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Products
DEFRA seeks to phase out peat use by 2020
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Industry regulation
DEFRA publishes charging schemes for local council regulation in 2010
Notification Fees and charges summary LAPPC scheme LA-IPPC scheme
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Energy
DECC issues guidelines on assessing renewable power potential across the English regions
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Energy
Micro-hydropower could provide 1.5% of the UK's electricity, says Agency report
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Corporate policy
BIS reports on resource efficiency measures by businesses
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Products
DEFRA questions credentials of 'degradable' plastics
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Taxation
Tax credit rules amended for climate change and aggregates levies
SI 2010 No. 642 The Aggregates Levy (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 SI 2010 No. 643 The Climate Change Levy (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
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Climate
Minister highlights climate change's health impacts at WHO conference
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Climate
DfID to fund climate and development experts network for poorest countries
Department for International Development press release PricewaterhouseCoopers press release
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Water
Agency maps protected water areas
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Corporate policy
Environment Agency partners with Football League Trust
Funding for charitable activities by 72 football clubs in England and Wales will now be linked to their environmental performance, the Environment Agency announced on Friday Environment Agency press release
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Corporate policy
Agency issues simple guidance on curbing businesses' carbon footprints
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Energy
DECC issues map of UK heat demand
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Energy
Ofgem reports on renwables obligation performance over 2008-09
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Waste
DEFRA consults on amendments to the packaging waste regime
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Marine
DEFRA consults on marine licensing
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Marine
Order grants the Marine Management Organisation powers to charge fees
SI 2010 No. 603 The Marine Management Organisation (Prescription of Powers to Fix Fees and Charges) Order 2010 Explanatory memorandum
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Transport
DfT reports survey results on low carbon vans
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Transport
Councils' transport schemes must be bolder to but emissions, says minister
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Climate
DEFRA issues guidance to local councils on climate change adaptation
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Health
HPA reports on mortality from professional radiation exposure
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Biodiversity
DEFRA consults on revised planning guidance on biodiversity and geological conservation
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Biodiversity
Order prevents introduction of 61 non-native species
SI 2010 No. 609 The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Variation of Schedule 9) (England and Wales) Order 2010 Explanatory memorandum
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Biodiversity
Regulations consolidate rules on species and habitat conservation
SI 2010 No. 490 The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 Explanatory memorandum
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Biodiversity
Natural England publishes audit of lost and threatened species
Natural England press release Report Country Land and Business Association press release
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Noise
Responses to DEFRA noise action plan consultation
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Waste
Scottish Government consults on amended waste management licensing regime
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Marine
Scottish Marine Bill receives royal assent
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Energy
Scottish Government publishes criteria for considering large thermal power plant applications
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Climate
Scottish Government issues vision for carbon capture
Scottish Government press release Carbon Capture and Storage roadmap
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Energy
SEPA consults on guidance for run-of-river hydropower schemes
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Waste
'Rethink Waste' campaign launched in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Department of the Environment press release
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Waste
EU Mining Waste Directive transposed in Northern Ireland
SR 2010 No. 64 The Planning (Management of Waste from Extractive Industries) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 Explanatory memorandum
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Waste
NI Executive consults on draft Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Bill.
The Northern Ireland Executive is considering implementing similar legislation to the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act of England and Wales. Northern Ireland Department of the Environment press release Alliance Party press release
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Freedom of information
Green groups sue Commision over withheld biofuel climate reports
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Chemicals
ECHA issues guidance on lodging appeals
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Chemicals
ECHA guidance says 2010 is a key year for REACH
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Chemicals
ECHA consults on eight potential substances of very high concern
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Biodiversity
Farm subsidies could be better tuned for biodiversity payments, says EEA
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Waste
Responses to Commission consultation on bio-waste management
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Product labelling
Commission reports on revision of ecolabel criteria for dishwasher detergents
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Chemicals
Commission consults on exempting cordless power tools from cadmium ban
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Biotechnology
Commission authorises sale of GM maize
Commission Decision 2010/139/EU Commission Decision 2010/140/EU Commission Decision 2010/141/EU
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Chemicals
Commission adds to list of substances banned from import or export
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Chemicals
Commission extends provisional authorisation of flonicamid, silver thiosulphate and tembotrione
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Chemicals
Commission removes authorisation of pesticide tolylfluanid
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Chemicals
Commission issues Directive on malathion
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Transport
International standard agreed for electric and hybrid car safety
UNECE press release Agreement European Commission press release
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Noise
ISO publishes standard for airport noise monitoring
International Organisation for Standardization press release
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State of the environment
OECD publishes environmental outlook to 2030
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