river pollution
England’s polluted rivers are breeding drug-resistant diseases
England’s polluted rivers are breeding drug-resistant diseases
A “chemical cocktail” of sewage, plastics and waste in rivers is creating a serious threat to human, animal and plant life, a new report has warned.
Why ignoring ‘low-impact’ pollution could be a disaster for the environment
Why ignoring ‘low-impact’ pollution could be a disaster for the environment
The overstretched Environment Agency has instructed staff to ignore ‘low-impact’ pollution incidents. Here’s what that could mean for the natural world.
‘The water turned brown while I was in it’: Sewage pollution rises by more than 80% in a year
‘The water turned brown while I was in it’: Sewage pollution rises by more than 80% in a year
Water companies have pledged to minimise sewage discharges into UK seas and rivers – but new data has revealed a shocking rise in incidents.
Will the Environment Bill stop sewage being dumped in rivers? – and how did MPs vote?