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Hollywood actor seeks help from vicar for series
Rev Paul Cawthorne helped Michael Sheen identify sites where toxic waste was dumped in the 1970s.
August 15, 2026Two slicks appear in Gulf as huge oil spill off Oman threatens disaster - Reuters
Two slicks appear in Gulf as huge oil spill off Oman threatens disaster Reuters
August 14, 2026Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding
Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.
August 13, 2026Gulf oil spill fast becoming worst in years, agencies warn - Reuters
Gulf oil spill fast becoming worst in years, agencies warn Reuters
August 12, 2026Generations of fish 'wiped out' after pollution incident
The Department of Environment said 5km of the Kilkeel River in the Mournes area was impacted.
August 12, 2026Thames Water 'flagship' chalk stream rated as poor
The firm says it has invested in the chalk stream and water quality is "influenced by a range of factors".
August 11, 2026What he told me made my blood run cold - Michael Sheen investigates Wales' toxic legacy
Michael Sheen investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.
August 10, 2026Majority of England's rivers and lakes fail new environmental review
A comprehensive assessment of England's waterways is the first in six years and shows little improvement.
August 6, 2026Hundreds of dead fish in river linked to heatwave
The Environment Agency believes the fish were killed as a result of the heat and drain water.
August 2, 2026Should you take the plunge? How to tell how clean the sea is
From beach ratings to apps and flags, we take a look at how swimmers can check water quality.
August 1, 2026Thames Water boss says leakage targets 'not realistic'
Chris Weston said Thames wanted "to do better" but some of its targets were not achievable.
July 30, 2026US House Democrat asks Musk to answer for polluting xAI data centers - Reuters
US House Democrat asks Musk to answer for polluting xAI data centers Reuters
July 29, 2026Most sewage spills in England may be illegal, new research suggests
The new analysis from a prominent water campaigner emerged after secret court documents were leaked.
July 22, 2026How farmers could fix Wales' polluted rivers and save money
Farmers have a crucial role in cleaning up one of the UK's most polluted river systems, a study shows.
July 22, 2026Investors see pollution plan silver lining in EU carbon overhaul - Reuters
Investors see pollution plan silver lining in EU carbon overhaul Reuters
July 21, 2026Wildfires give North American cities the worst air quality on Earth - Reuters
Wildfires give North American cities the worst air quality on Earth Reuters
July 17, 2026Leaky pipes may explain years-long bay pollution
The Environment Agency has rated Cullercoat's water quality as "poor" since 2018.
July 16, 2026Thames Water returns to profit after raising bills
The UK's largest water company reported a post-tax profit for the 12 months to the end of March, but its net debt also swelled.
July 15, 2026Pollution from Musk’s unpermitted xAI power project hits hardest in Black communities - Reuters
Pollution from Musk’s unpermitted xAI power project hits hardest in Black communities Reuters
July 14, 2026Pupils vow to save 'dying' river in beauty spot
Children from a school near a popular beauty spot test local water quality over pollution concerns.
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Hollywood actor seeks help from vicar for series
Hollywood actor Michael Sheen is pictured with environmental chemist Dr Dave Megson, and the Rev Paul Cawthorne A Shropshire vicar played a key role in a new two-part BBC documentary featuring Welsh
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Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding
Water companies have been given the green light to increase bills for customers by an extra £3.4bn in coming years to meet increased pressures on infrastructure and the environment. Nearly a third of
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Generations of fish 'wiped out' after pollution incident
Daera said the number of fish killed remains to be confirmed An angling club has said a fish kill in a County Down river is the "worst environmental event" it has ever witnessed. The Department of E
Thames Water 'flagship' chalk stream rated as poor
The Pang chalk stream running through Pangbourne, Berkshire The water quality of a Berkshire chalk stream - named by Thames Water as part of a "flagship chalk stream restoration project" - has been c
What he told me made my blood run cold - Michael Sheen investigates Wales' toxic legacy
Michael Sheen investigates Wales' toxic legacy in a new BBC iPlayer documentary Michael Phillips spent his childhood in the 1980s playing with friends at a lagoon, firing air guns at rusty barrels th
Majority of England's rivers and lakes fail new environmental review
England's rivers, lakes and coastal waters remain in a challenging state with only around one in seven classed as being in good ecological condition, according to the first comprehensive assessment of
Hundreds of dead fish in river linked to heatwave
Lucy Galvin, the city council leader, said she and other residents had noticed dead pike, carp, roach, eel, rudd and dace. Hundreds of fish in a city centre river are believed to have died as a resul
Should you take the plunge? How to tell how clean the sea is
There are a variety of ways swimmers make a choice over whether to take a dip in the sea With sewage spills and bathing water quality often in the headlines, more people are asking how clean the wate
Thames Water boss says leakage targets 'not realistic'
Watch: Simon Jack presses Thames Water boss on pollution targets The boss of Thames Water has claimed targets the company has been set over things like leakages are "not realistic". Thames has been
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Most sewage spills in England may be illegal, new research suggests
Most of the sewage spills into England's waterways in the last two years may have been illegal but gone unpunished, according to new analysis. UK law states that raw sewage should not be released dur
How farmers could fix Wales' polluted rivers and save money
A study found Pembrokeshire's farmers could save £1m a year on fertiliser, while helping improve water quality Farmers have a crucial role in cleaning up one of the UK's most polluted river systems a
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Leaky pipes may explain years-long bay pollution
Water quality at Cullercoats has been rated "poor" since 2018 Water chiefs say sewage leaking from damaged pipes could be a source of pollution which has plagued a seafront for years. Since 2018 wat
Thames Water returns to profit after raising bills
Thames Water has returned to a full-year profit after hiking its customers bills by 40% last year. The UK's largest water company reported post-tax income of £113m for the 12 months to the end of Mar
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Pupils vow to save 'dying' river in beauty spot
Children from Dedham Church of England Primary School have carried out water sampling of the River Stour along with a local climate action charity Children who live near a beauty spot say they are co