The Latest Breaking News from Environment

Minister tells struggling families to use ‘value brands’ – but insists oil and gas firms pay enough tax

Environment secretary passes on advice to help people ‘manage household budget’

The Independent UK · May 4, 2022

Minister tells struggling families to buy value products over brand name food

Environment Secretary George Eustice suggested households should switch to cheaper alternatives to help ‘manage’ their budgets

Evening Standard · May 4, 2022

Choose value food brands to cope with cost of living crisis, Government minister suggests

Such a move could help with household finances, Environment Secretary George Eustice said

Wales Online · May 4, 2022

The Right to Buy scheme and why Boris Johnson is facing backlash

The Right to Buy plan also comes as Mr Johnson's pledge to build 300,000 homes a year was under threat due to a ruling by the Government's environment watchdog.

Daily Record · May 3, 2022

Wildlife Board nod, environment clearance must for Jog Falls projects: Forest Department

But, Karnataka Forest Department is dismissive of other objections pertaining to conservation imperatives

The Hindu · May 3, 2022

Wisconsin legislators calling it quits at a pace that might top WWII’s modern-day high

The mass exodus comes amid uncertainty over legislative boundaries due to a redistricting fight, an ever-more partisan political environment and years of animosity between majority Republicans and minority Democrats.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 2, 2022

Why children learn how to say 'spoon' before 'sky'

For adults, communicating in our first language feels easy and natural. Yet learning language is a complex process that is influenced by several factors.

The Conversation · May 2, 2022

What Midlothian councillors each spent £50,000 community fund on

Midlothian Council gave each elected member £50,000 from its local environment fund to allocate to community projects during the pandemic but while some ensured everything was spent, others still had plenty left in the pot as late as last month

Edinburgh Live · May 2, 2022

Here's How 2022 Chinese Election Could Act As Tailwind For Alibaba And Others

Chinese President Xi Jinping reached out to the domestic private sector amid the growing economic challenges, the CityToday reports. Jinping highlighted the importance of private capital to economic development while emphasizing their adherence to the regulatory norms at a recent Politburo meet. The private sector generated over 50% of China's tax…

Benzinga · May 2, 2022

Firebombs and death threats: councillors need more protection, say UK bodies

Dozens of seats going uncontested as candidates step down due to ‘truly toxic’ environment

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2022