water pollution
Why England’s rivers are so polluted – and what you can do about it
Why England’s rivers are so polluted – and what you can do about it
England has some of the worst-quality rivers in Europe thanks to pollution from agricultural runoff, sewage pipes and plastics. Here’s how you can help.
‘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?
Will the Environment Bill stop sewage being dumped in rivers? – and how did MPs vote?
Sewage has been in the headlines recently, but what’s actually going on in our rivers – and what are MPs doing about it?
Government accused of ‘hiding’ amendments to Environment Bill ahead of sewage vote
Government accused of ‘hiding’ amendments to Environment Bill ahead of sewage vote
This map reveals how much raw sewage is being dumped into your local river