Tag Archives: Review
Is the European Commission listening to evidence on the impact of pesticides on bees?
Following the publication last month of new research showing a link between the use of common neonicotinoid insecticides and bee mortality, the European Ombundsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros has launched an investigation into whether the European Commission has taken sufficient account … Continue reading
Posted in Biodiversity, Pesticides, Pollinators, Research, Uncategorized
Tagged Bumblebees, European Commission, inquiry, Ombundsman, Pesticides, Review
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New cross-governmental unit formed as part of Red Tape Challenge review of environmental regulations
The Government has announced the formation of a new cross-government unit to improve implementation of the Habitats and Wild Birds Directives. The new ‘Major Infrastructure and Environment Unit’ is designed to help developers ensure that large infrastructure projects promote sustainable … Continue reading
Posted in Defra, Planning Policy
Tagged Birds Directive, Defra, Habitats Directive, Red Tape Challenge, Review
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