Study warns Brexit could lead to more dangerous chemicals
Brexit could cause the UK to backslide on waste and lead to an increase in the use of dangerous chemicals,
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Ministers urged to put catchment partnerships at heart of new environment plan
Environmental experts have called for catchment partnerships to be boosted as part of the government’s new 25-year environment plan. The
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Tree charter takes root
On November 6 the new Charter for Trees, Woods and People was formally launched at Lincoln Castle, site of one
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How natural flood management can build resilience
Far from being a new concept, it is a little known fact that natural flood management actually dates back to
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CIWEM environmental photographer of the year unveiled
The winners of the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) annual environmental photographer of the year have been
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Councils need ‘strong policies’ on green infrastructure to address ‘mismatch’ with developers
Nine out of 10 councils say walking infrastructure is a key priority but only half believe developers agree with them,
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Why developers should pay greater attention to flood risk
Keeping you warm, dry and safe are the basic functions of a home. Over the last few weeks we’ve seen
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‘Urgent measures’ needed to tackle microplastic pollution
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) has warned ‘urgent measures’ are needed to tackle microplastic particle pollution.
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Balancing precaution and innovation in post-Brexit environmental law
One of the fundamental aspects of European policy on the environment is set out in Article 191(2) of the Treaty.
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Farmers urged to consider water management schemes
Farmers should consider using some of their land for water management, particularly as a means of generating money post-Brexit, according
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Experts warn EU Withdrawal Bill threatens Green Brexit
A network of environmental groups has warned the EU Withdrawal Bill ‘gravely threatens’ the ability to deliver a ‘Green Brexit’.
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How places can adapt to extreme weather
Extreme weather is becoming the norm. There is much the UK can learn from international examples to mitigate the impact,
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Northumbrian Water to plant moss trees to combat pollution
Pollution-absorbing moss trees could be used to help make towns and cities healthier places to live and work, as part
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Gove’s warm words on green Brexit
When Michael Gove was announced as the latest environment secretary it’s fair to say there was a collective groan from
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Forty years of fighting flood risks
There are not many people who can claim to have spent more than 40 years keeping our rivers and coasts
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Festival highlights spirit of environmental innovation
Northumbrian Water Group’s first Innovation Festival proved there’s no shortage of ideas to protect and enhance the environment. Now we
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Water firm’s wildlife centre to open its doors
Yorkshire Water’s new wildlife viewing centre at Tophill Low, near Driffield, will officially open this weekend. The centre, which was
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What happened to the UK’s environment plan?
As our politicians ready themselves for a general election with new manifestos for a better future, what does this mean
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Search for best environmental photography begins as competition celebrates 10th anniversary
The above shot of a wildfire in southern Alberta, Canada bagged Sara Lindström the title of Environmental Photographer of the
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Join the tree revolution
This November is the 800th anniversary of the Charter of the Forest, which restored the rights of free men to
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