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Work under way to clear illegal waste dumped at Kent beauty spot

Hoads Wood was described as an ‘environmental disaster’ by local people after it was buried under landfill waste.

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025

More than 1,000 flood schemes to be built or repaired across England

The projects comes as part of the Government’s £2.65 billion investment to protect homes and businesses from flooding.

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2025

Sewage spilled into England’s waters for more than 3.61m hours last year

Figures from the Environment Agency show a slight reduction in the number of spills from storm overflows, but an increase in their duration.

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025

Ditches and canals are a big, yet overlooked, source of greenhouse gas emissions – new study

It’s a cold winter morning in the bleak and bare arable fields of the East Anglian fens. At the edge of a field, a scientist dips a long pole into a ditch. So, what is a climate researcher doing here?

The Conversation · Mar 7, 2025

Urban rivers ‘vulnerable’ to pollution, MP warns after ‘massive’ spill

The Environment Agency has launched an investigation after thousands of litres of oil spilled into a river, water minister Emma Hardy said

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025

MP calls for inquiry after 'shocking' oil spill in London river destroys wildlife

An estimated 4,000 litres of diesel spilled into the River Wandle

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025

‘Ultimate bringers of life’: How one Cornwall farmer is using beavers to stop flooding

Chris Jones is behind change in law to release beavers in England after witnessing the incredible benefits on his land

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2025

Flood warnings issued in parts of UK after weekend of rain and wind

Environment Agency warns of risk of river and surface flooding, as climate crisis brings warmer and wetter winters

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2025

Sunshine and scattered showers to follow flood warnings

The Met Office issued an amber weather warning for heavy rain and deep floodwater on Sunday.

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025

London weather: Rain drenches capital after Met Office issues 'danger to life' warning for parts of UK

The Met Office issued an amber weather warning for heavy rain and deep floodwater

Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2025