Yorkshire Water has paid a record £1million to charities after polluting a Harrogate watercourse, following an investigation by the Environment Agency.
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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.
Man jailed for storage of asbestos without a permit
A man has been jailed for eight months after pleading guilty to the storage of asbestos without a permit, following an investigation by Natural Resources Wales (NRW).
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.
Cornwall is officially England’s water pollution hotspot, new figures show
New figures show Cornwall has recorded more water pollution incidents than anywhere else in England
From 11th Dec 2023: Unlimited penalties introduced for those who pollute environment
Companies who pollute the environment can be hit with unlimited financial penalties from the Environment Agency from today (11 December 2023).
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
Residential and Business Storage of Oil
If you have an oil storage container at your home, business or farm it is requirement that you comply with the applicable regulations. Failure to comply may cause a pollution event that contaminates either groundwater, surface water or soil.
Hierarchy of Control: Concrete Wash Water
The conduction of activities that involve a Health and Safety Risk are often assessed using a hierarchy of control (eliminate, substitution, intervention and administration) as advised by the HSE.
Can We Meet Our Water Needs
The first major United Nations conference on water for more than 40 years convenes in New York today, World Water Day. With a small team from Population Matters taking part, we look at the key issues, and the part that addressing population can play.