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London and UK “unprepared” for climate change impact
London and UK “unprepared” for climate change impact
The London Climate Resilience Review identifies lethal risks to vulnerable communities, citing a lack of strategic vision from the national government hindering progress
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“Raw sewage floods sensitive UK wilderness areas for 300,000 hours”
“Raw sewage floods sensitive UK wilderness areas for 300,000 hours”
Nearly 1,200 sewage overflow pipes in England and Wales discharged raw sewage for over 300,000 hours last year in protected wildlife habitats, according to a report
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Water sector is ‘failing’ on pollution
Water sector is ‘failing’ on pollution
That’s the claim of a committee report, stating both Ofwat and the government are failing in supporting the water industry
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‘Driest February in 30 years’
‘Driest February in 30 years’
England is in desperate need of heavy rainfall for farming and drinking water supplies, a report suggests
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Fish poachers apprehended!
Fish poachers apprehended!
Four men found with illegal instruments to poach fish have been detained by the EA
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Polluting water companies could face £250m fine
Polluting water companies could face £250m fine
This is a 1,000-fold increase from the current cap of £250k
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Northeast protected with £3m
Northeast protected with £3m
Tree planting, river health and biodiversity have all been areas of focus
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Drinking treated sewage is the future, says EA chief
Drinking treated sewage is the future, says EA chief
Sir James Bevan has said people need to be “less squeamish” about where drinking water comes from
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Parts of UK move into ‘drought status’
Parts of UK move into ‘drought status’
This is following the incessant hot temperatures the country has experienced this summer
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Environment Agency pushing to keep rivers flowing in heatwave
Environment Agency pushing to keep rivers flowing in heatwave
This is following one of the driest spells witnessed in some parts of the UK since 1976
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UK relaxes permitting conditions for coal-fired power plants this winter
UK relaxes permitting conditions for coal-fired power plants this winter
It will cover the period from 1st October 2022 to 31st March 2023 to address energy security issues if they arise, ‘whilst aiming to limit unnecessary pollution’
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‘Water companies’ pollution performance hits new low’
‘Water companies’ pollution performance hits new low’
The Environment Agency claims the level of serious incidents and low ratings has never been so bad
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