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Saturday, Jun 1

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Hong Kong environment chief blames past administration for lack of food scrap bins needed for now-shelved waste-charging scheme

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Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan says current administration had to ‘start from scratch’ with rolling out food-waste collection bins.

Monday, May 27

08

2024 Children’s Day: NHRC boss calls for reaffirmation our commitment to creating a safe environment for every child

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ABUJA (SUNDIATA POST)- The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu OFR, SAN. has called for reaffirmation of commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for every child.”…

Thursday, May 23

16

Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with Minister of Environment of Japan

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Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, met with Minister of Environment, Japan, H.E. Ito Shintaro, this afternoon. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views and reiterated their commitment to strengthen cooperation on…

Monday, May 20

18

Jane Hunt MP asks the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs about extending the short-term pause in building new incinerators

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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending the short-term pause in the determination of applications for environmental permits for certain types…

Saturday, May 4

20

World News | UN Demands Better Protection for Journalists on Environment Beat

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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Marking the World Press Freedom Day on Friday, 3rd May, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted an uptick in violence faced by journalists covering environmental issues, which…

04

Bihar environment secretary addresses Jakarta Futures Forum, stress upon global collaboration for renewable energy transition

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The secretary urged the nations to strengthen international collaboration frameworks, increase support for developing countries, and ensure that the energy transition addresses the needs of affected workers and communities.

Friday, May 3

15

Jane Hunt MP asks the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs about the bovine tuberculosis vaccine

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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he expects the bovine tuberculosis vaccine to be deployed.

Jane Hunt MP asks the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and series of questions about the definition of vegetarianism

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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a legal definition of vegetarianism.

Thursday, May 2

06

Ray Dalio Gives A Nod To Larry Summer's Contention That Federal Reserve In A 'Treacherous Environment': 'Should Be Very Cautious About Possible Rate Cutting'

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Renowned investor Ray Dalio has lent his voice to the growing concern over the Federal Reserve’s policy decisions. Dalio’s remarks align with those of former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, who has been cautioning against potential…

Saturday, Apr 27

22

Great Election Debate: Environment - with Steve Barclay and Steve Reed

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EXCLUSIVE - The Conservative's Environment Secretary Steve Barclay and Labour's Steve Reed go head to head to answer your questions on the environment.

Friday, Apr 26

18

LASG Promote Environment Hygiene, Steps up Campaign to end open Defecation

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Dr. Omobolaji Gaji, the Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, made this known at the Flag - off of the Clean Nigeria: "Use the Toilet" Campaign at the Ojo Local Government.

Tuesday, Apr 23

20

Government bans wet wipes due to their adverse impact on environment

The British government announced on Monday, coinciding with Earth Day, that wet wipes containing plastic will soon be prohibited from sale in the UK. Environment Secretary Steve Barclay revealed that the Department for Environment, Food…

Friday, Apr 12

14

Environment Secretary backs MP’s opposition to 43-acre solar farm at Maiden Newton

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West Dorset’s MP Chris Loder has received the backing of the Environment Secretary in opposing a 43-acre solar farm at Maiden Newton. Mr Loder and the Environment Secretary were united in their opposition on grounds of unjustifiable damage…

Tuesday, Apr 9

11

Dr Neil Hudson MP quizzes Environment Secretary on flooding, farming, biosecurity and food

Dr Neil Hudson MP sat on the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee as it quizzed the Environment Secretary for the first time since his appointment to the role, on the entire brief of his department.

Friday, Mar 22

01

Concerns raised over Environment Secretary’s ‘role in waste plant project’

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Officials have escalated the matter to the Cabinet Office’s ethics unit, which has discussed it with Steve Barclay, according to the BBC.

Concerns raised over Environment Secretary’s ‘role in waste plant project’

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Officials have escalated the matter to the Cabinet Office’s ethics unit, which has discussed it with Steve Barclay, according to the BBC.

Concerns raised over Environment Secretary’s ‘role in waste plant project’

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Officials have escalated the matter to the Cabinet Office’s ethics unit, which has discussed it with Steve Barclay, according to the BBC.

Thursday, Mar 14

04

MoD faces fresh allegations of 'toxic' work environment as it is revealed 100 bullying and abuse claims are currently being investigated

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Ministry officials are currently probing 99 cases of 'bullying, harassment, discrimination and victimisation' within the department, which is led by defence secretary Grant Shapps.

Tuesday, Mar 12

12

2024 Common Wealth Day: NHRC harps on creation of an environment that would advance course and wellbeing of humanity

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By Chibuike Nwabuko Abuja (Sundiata Post) – As Nigeria joins other member countries to celebrate the 2024 Common Wealth Day, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the creation of an environment that would advance the…

Tuesday, Mar 5

16

OWNERS OF NETHERFIELD BASED DELI CONTI ARE FOOD CHAMPIONS AND HAVE BEEN INTRODUCED TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Gedling’s MP Tom Randall had the honour of introducing the owners of Deli Conti, Sue and Luciano Vendone, to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Minister for Food, Farming and Fisheries, in Number 10,…