News - Natural England
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First study of its kind into greenhouse gas emissions from farms
http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/press/news2008/300608.htm
The first study of its kind to provide detailed measurement of greenhouse gas emissions from farms in England has revealed big differences from one agricultural sector to another.
Natural England challenges conservation sector to make space for renewables
http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/press/news2008/260608.htm
Conservationists, industry and government must work together to find the right places for renewables, said Natural England today (26 June 2008) welcoming the Government’s Renewable Energy Strategy.
Natural flood prevention should be part of long-term flood defence plans, says Natural England
http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/press/news2008/250608.htm
Any long-term approach to flood risk management must include the vital role played by the natural environment, says Natural England today (Wednesday 25 June) in response to Sir Michael Pitt’s review into last year’s summer floods.
Volunteering Is ...
http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/press/news2008/230608.htm
Natural England’s “Volunteering is…” Conference took place on 17 and 18 March in York and was a resounding success. The conference report is now available.
Plant the seed of outdoor enjoyment – get your kids into the garden!
http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/press/news2008/200608.htm
Gardens across England, large or small, can be havens for wildlife and are great places to get children interested in the natural environment, said Natural England today (Saturday 21 June) as it hosts the 2008 Wildlife Gardening Conference at the Zoological Society in London.
Lyme Bay to become haven for underwater wildlife
http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/press/news2008/190608.htm
Government has today (Thursday 19 June) answered Natural England’s call to safeguard marine life in Lyme Bay.
Environmentalists and industry must work together to secure a low carbon future
http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/press/news2008/170608.htm
Environmentalists, the energy industry, and government must work together to find ways of responding to climate change, said Natural England today (Tuesday 17 June) as it launched new policies to promote sustainable energy and help tackle climate change.
Consumers' views of water and sewerage services for 2009 price review
http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/research/water/default.htm#research
Natural England, jointly with seven other stakeholders representing customers, regulators, water and sewerage companies and government publish the report, 'Deliberative Research concerning Consumers' Priorities for PR09'. The report explores consumers' views of water and sewerage services for the 2009 price review covering the period 2010-15.
