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We need to talk about Nitrogen

Nitrogen deposition is contributing factor to the decline in biodiversity. Plantlife's report explains why.

Theresa May's speech on Brexit: clarity on some issues, uncertainty on others

The Prime Minister's speech provided welcome clarity on some issues, while leaving others uncertain, particularly the environment

British Ecological Society joins meeting to discuss Brexit with Government Minister

The BES joined a number of organisations at the Zoological Society of London to discuss the challenges and opportunities of Brexit for the environmental sciences and conservation.

Why Brexit matters for more than just European Research

Lewis Bartlett considers some of the unintended consequences of the vote to the leave the EU for international collaborations and early career researchers

Don’t forget about the (other) bees…

The honeybee is not the only pollinator. There are about 20,000 species of bee worldwide and 250 species in the UK alone yet for the vast majority of people the honeybee springs to mind when thinking of a bee.

People, Politics and the Planet: Any Questions - Storify

What next for the UK environment post-Brexit?

The EU Referendum: what will it mean for the environment?

This week, the UK makes a once in a generation political decision.

The EU referendum: what could it mean for environment and science policy?

The shape of the next European Commission: what does it mean for environmental policy?

European Commission release proposal to tackle invasive species

Invasive species policy: recommendations for Europe