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The headline Government doesn’t want you to see – “No.10 to end ban on pollution”
Rumours abound that UK Government is considering relaxing rules that prevent polluting development. But whilst press lines on ending the ‘housing moratoria’ may cut through with some supporters,…
Water pollution rules expected to be weakened by the Government today
Today, the Government is expected to announce a process for weakening the legislation on water pollution to allow more housebuilding. Rivers – already under huge pressure from sewage and farm…
New report reveals pollution is biggest threat to wildlife on our waterways
- Beautiful, freshwater habitats that are home to an abundance of wildlife are being devastated by agricultural waste, raw sewage and pollution from abandoned mines, according to a new report …
Nutrient neutrality works: pollution rules don't block housebuilding
The Government wants to ditch laws that require housebuilders not to harm rivers. But we know these rules work – they enable houses to be built and rivers to be protected. Here’s how, writes Ali…
The benefits of being a wild child: a 30 Days Wild guest blog
During 30 Days Wild, we plan to share with you some of the great blogs we've seen pop up during the challenge from people across the UK. We hope their experiences will help to inspire you to…
Will the Environment Act wastewater target deliver pollution-kicking, or box-ticking?
Water policy manager Ali Morse looks at why the target could fail to deliver improvements in the chalk stream reaches where it’s most needed.
Rivers in crisis: the polluter is supposed to pay – but now the taxpayer will pick up the bill instead
As the Government announces its plans to weaken the rules that prevent pollution of some of our most important wildlife sites, Ali Morse explores the detrimental impact this will have on us and…
Beltingham River Gravels
A notable reserve which contains a small area of calaminarian grassland, influenced by heavy metal pollution in the past, and therefore featuring several interesting species of wildflower.
Beach Clean
This is your chance to help clean up the plastic pollution on our local beaches here at The Naze!
Beach Clean
This is your chance to help clean up the plastic pollution on our local beaches here at The Naze!
Beach Clean
This is your chance to help clean up the plastic pollution on our local beaches here at The Naze!