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Dec 2022
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20/12/2022 Environmental targets, Soil s...

Bbc Radio 4
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Wildlife and conservation groups have criticised the government for the late publication of legally binding targets for environmental protection. The Wildlife Trusts and the Soil Association say failing to set key clean water targets is unacceptable and they also criticise a reduction in overall tree planting targets. However, DEFRA says the targets, which ... Show More
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