Water company inspections will more than quadruple as the Government cracks down on poor performing companies, under plans announced today (20 February).
Tag: Pollution Prevention
Clare Pillman (Chief Executive NRW): Regulating the water industry: Why we will always prioritise the best outcome for Wales’s environment
At the beginning of a new year, I reflect on our work of protecting and conserving the most precious and extraordinary Welsh environment, and how the decisions we make today will leave a legacy for future generations.
Modern life places immense strain on our environment. And nowhere is this more evident than in our rivers – the lifeblood of Wales.
River Wye pollution prompts High Court review
The Environment Agency (EA) is being taken to the High Court over claims it has failed to protect the River Wye from agricultural pollution.
Swanline Print Ltd makes charity payment for recycling failure
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust has received a financial boost after the Environment Agency accepted an Enforcement Undertaking offer from Swanline Print Ltd.
Storm overflows monitoring hits 100% target
Every storm overflow across England’s water network is now monitored. 100% of storm overflows across the water network in England have now been fitted with Event Duration Monitors (EDMs), meeting the ambitious target set by the government to do so by the end of 2023. Event Duration Monitors increase transparency by measuring how, when and […]
Watchdog accused of failing to hold Environment Agency to account
WWF and ClientEarth have questioned whether the Office for Environmental Protection is struggling to fulfil its duties
Farms cause more river pollution than water companies
Think tank says reform of agricultural subsidies needed to prevent manure and nitrates damaging rivers and lakes
Innovative projects to reduce metal mine pollution complete
The first phase of 2 innovative projects to reduce metal pollution from abandoned lead and zinc mines near Middleton-in-Teesdale has recently been completed.
Environmental Impacts of Cobalt and Lithium Mining
As the world transitions toward a more sustainable and electrified future, the demand for batteries, which are essential for powering electric vehicles and various electronic devices, is skyrocketing.
England raw sewage taskforce has only met once in last year, FoI request reveals
Storm overflows group has been promoted by ministers as evidence they are taking issue seriously