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Harbour-dredged mud used for ‘remarkable’ restoration of protective saltmarsh

Eroding saltmarsh around Lymington Harbour being restored in innovative scheme that could be replicated elsewhere.

Evening Standard · Feb 23

Crime gangs fly-tipping waste in London to be targeted by new drones squad

The team of 33 pilots will use 54 unmanned aircraft fitted with cutting-edge laser mapping technology to target illegal waste dumps across England

Evening Standard · Feb 20

New ‘drones squad’ to gather evidence at illegal waste dumps

This new aerial surveillance initiative aims to bolster efforts to track and prosecute environmental offenders

The Independent UK · Feb 20

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Thames Barrier to shut as heavy rain poses risk of flooding 'for another month'

There are currently 65 flood warnings, where flooding is expected, and 179 flood alerts, where it is possible, in place across England

Evening Standard · Feb 18

Unsettled weather set to continue for another month, forecasters warn

There are currently 65 flood warnings, where flooding is expected, and 179 flood alerts, where it is possible, in place across England.

The Independent UK · Feb 18

The death of Heather Preen: how an eight-year-old lost her life amid sewage crisis

In 1999, Heather Preen contracted E coli on a Devon beach. Two weeks later she died. Now, as a new Channel 4 show dramatises the scandal, her mother, Julie Maughan, explains why she is still looking for someone to take responsibility

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18

One in nine new homes in England built in areas of flood risk, study shows

Figures from Aviva also show number of homes being built in risky areas is on the rise

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18

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Mapped: Where will rain and ice hit the UK this week

Warnings for rain, ice, and flooding are in place for much of the country

The Independent UK · Feb 16

Ice warning in force as flooding expected in more than 70 areas

A yellow ice warning is in place covering eastern Scotland and north-east England until 10am on Monday.

Evening Standard · Feb 16

New yellow warning for ice issued by Met Office

A warning has been issued covering eastern Scotland and north-east England until 10am on Monday.

Evening Standard · Feb 15

Snow warning in force as flooding expected in more than 70 areas

The Environment Agency has urged the public to remain vigilant amid the ongoing flood risk.

Evening Standard · Feb 15

Met Office issues yellow weather warning as snow and rain to hit UK

The Environment Agency urged the public to remain vigilant amid the ongoing flood risk

The Independent UK · Feb 15

UK braces for snow and flooding with numerous warnings in place

The public has been asked to remain vigilant as flood risks remain while there is also a yellow eather warning for snow and ice

The Independent UK · Feb 15

Snow and ice warning in force as flooding expected in more than 70 areas

A series of warnings expired throughout Saturday, but a snow and ice warning covers most of Scotland and large parts of England until 10am on Sunday.

The Independent UK · Feb 15

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 14

Race to find source of carcinogenic Pfas in Cumbria and Lancashire waters

Exclusive: High levels of banned ‘forever chemical’ have been detected in rivers and groundwater at 25 sites

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13

River Thames spot among 13 sites shortlisted for swimming status

Choice could prove difficult for Thames Water, which is trying to push through a water recycling scheme nearby

The Independent UK · Feb 11

Cold weather health alert issued for large parts of UK as temperatures plunge as low as -4C

Weather to pose a risk to vulnerable people with freezing conditions forecast in several major cities

The Independent UK · Feb 8

Flood warnings and weather alerts for rain in place across the UK

Floods likely to affect properties and delay travel services next week

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 8

England and Wales brace for downpours with more than 200 active flood alerts

Met Office issues fresh yellow warning for rain as parts of England are still recovering from extensive flooding

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5

Fumes, rats and maggots: peer urges Environment Agency to clear illegal dump in Wigan

Shas Sheehan challenges refusal to remove 25,000 tonnes of waste causing ‘grave environmental hazard’ near school

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31

‘Homes may have to be abandoned’: how climate crisis has reshaped Britain’s flood risk

As rivers swell and homes are cut off, scientists say UK winter rainfall is already 20 years ahead of predictions

The Fashion Central · Jan 30

Illegal Dump the Size of a Football Field Triggers Arrests in Oxfordshire

Two men have been arrested in connection with a huge fly tip that appeared in a field in Oxfordshire

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29

Nearly 150 flood alerts in place across England in aftermath of Storm Chandra

Met Office issues yellow rain alerts in south-west, with 66 flood warnings – indicating expected flooding – in force

The Conversation · Jan 29

How to cut harmful emissions from ditches and canals – new research

Ditches and canals are the underdog of the freshwater world. These human-made waterways are often forgotten, devalued and perceived negatively – think “dull as ditchwater”. But these unsung heroes have a hidden potential for climate change mitigation, if they’re managed correctly.

The Independent UK · Jan 29

Met Office warns heavy rain could disrupt transport and worsen flooding

Rain will fall on already saturated ground following Storm Chandra, raising concerns of further flooding

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