On a busy day for environmental news Defra decided to publish their response to the Jane Griggs e-petition in favour of grosue shooting. Funny that. This is what they wrote: Grouse shooting is a legitimate activity that provides economic benefits, jobs and investment in some of our most remote areas and can offer important benefits…
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The PM’s environment speech – a few thoughts from me
Yesterday I wrote that these were some things to look out for in Theresa May’s environment speech: is it all about climate change and plastic or does wildlife get a proper mention? is it all about the financial value of being green – or is there any moral imperative? is there any mention of wildlife…
The PM’s environment speech – the reaction
Responses to Theresa May’s environment speech: Greenpeace: We need a 25-month emergency plan for nature, not a 25-year vision Commenting on Theresa May’s speech on the environment and the publication of the government’s 25-year plan for nature, Greenpeace UK’s executive director John Sauven said: ‘Britain’s natural environment needs a 25-month emergency plan more than…
The PM’s environment speech – the text
It is wonderful to be here at the Wetland Centre – a true oasis in the heart of London. In our election manifesto last year we made an important pledge: to make ours the first generation to leave the natural environment in a better state than we found it. As we leave the European Union,…
Well done Gavin Gamble
Yesterday, Gavin Gamble’s ‘ban driven grouse shooting’ e-petition passed another milestone. 25,322 signatures were amassed by a pro-grouse shooting e-petition last year – Gavin’s e-petition has passed that number in only just over half the available time. Well done Gavin and thank you to everyone who has supported him. If you haven’t signed yet then…