Nanoparticles pose major threat to our environment, scientists warn
Over the last few decades, nanotechnology has improved many of the products we use every day, from sun cream to
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Water
Glaciers in the Peruvian Andes are retreating at an ‘alarming rate’
Between 2000 and 2016, there has been a 30% reduction in the glacial area in the Peruvian Andes, an area
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Public to have their say on stronger protection for UK waters
The government has launched a call for evidence to help stop the impacts of human activity from damaging the marine
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Washing machines release over 800,000 plastic micro-fibres in one cycle
The higher the volume of water in a washing machine cycle, the more plastic micro-fibres are released, regardless of the
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Great Barrier Reef ecological diversity has ‘systematically declined’
Ecological diversity in the Great Barrier Reef has ‘systematically declined’ and is showing few signs of recovering to its previous
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World’s oceans facing catastrophe
The world’s oceans are facing ‘unprecedented’ challenges due to climate change, according to an Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
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Why councils are supporting a new approach to flooding and infrastructure
In May this year, the Environment Agency launched its National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management strategy (National Strategy), warning
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Government pledges £62m of flood defence funding
Communities across England are set to benefit from a new round of flood defence investment announced by the government. 13
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Government announces £500m+ investment in green technologies
The government has announced that it will invest over half a billion pounds into green technologies to support its climate
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Scientists draw link between flooding and poor mental health
People whose homes are damaged by extreme weather events like flooding are far more likely to suffer mental health problems,
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Thames Water enlists bloggers in water efficiency campaign
Thames Water has become one of the first utility companies to sponsor social media influencers to help spread the message
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New initiative hopes to tackle ‘national crisis’ of unloved farm ponds
A new campaign has been launched to inspire farmers and the public to restore ‘unloved’ farm ponds. University College London
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Changing climate linked to major changes in flooding for northern UK
Parts of northern Britain are experiencing some of the most severe floods in Europe, and it’s down to climate change.
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Water quality should be ‘urgent concern’ for countries, World Bank says
Poor water quality worldwide is threatening human, environmental and economic wellbeing, a new World Bank report has found. The study,
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WHO call for more research into water microplastic pollution
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says microplastics larger than 150 micrometres are not likely to be absorbed in the human
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Water firms to plant 11 million trees by 2030
Water companies in England will plant 11 million trees to improve the natural environment and support the industry’s goal of
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‘Legacy’ pollution from the 70s still damaging UK rivers
Toxic chemicals that were dumped in Britain’s rivers in previous decades are making it harder for them to recover, according
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Nottingham City Council to become own water supplier
Nottingham City Council is set to become the first council to run its water services in-house after it announced its
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Gove gives update on ‘world-leading’ Environment Bill
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has confirmed that policies to tackle plastic waste, improve recycling and deliver more sustainable water supplies
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Environment Agency slams water companies’ environmental performance
The Environment Agency has urged water companies to clean up their act after a new report described their efforts to
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