Tracking Sewage Spills in Your Local Area
Data released by the Environment Agency reveals that water companies discharged raw sewage into England’s seas and rivers for a record 3.61 million hours in 2024. While regulations permit limited…
Minister Pledges to Halve Sewage Discharges by 2030
The Environment Secretary has pledged to halve the number of sewage discharges by water companies by 2030. Speaking on the BBC’s *Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg*, Steve Reed acknowledged public anger…
The Environmental Paradox of Green Technology’s Rise
Raquel Celina Rodriguez carefully navigates the Vega de Tilopozo in Chile’s Atacama salt flats. This wetland, once sustained by groundwater springs, now presents a parched landscape, its surface cracked and…
Wasp Populations Expected to Surge This Summer
John Horsley, a member of the British Pest Control Association, experienced firsthand the nuisance these insects can cause when a wasp crawled down his shirt while he was gardening. “That…
England Sees 60% Surge in Serious Water Pollution Incidents, Agency Reports
The Environment Agency has reported a concerning 60% surge in serious pollution incidents attributed to water companies within a year. The data reveals a record high of 2,801 pollution incidents…
Ancient Ice, 1.5 Million Years Old, Holds Clues to Earth’s Climate History
“`html A potentially 1.5-million-year-old ice core has arrived in the UK, where scientists are preparing to melt it and extract critical data about Earth’s past climate. This glassy cylinder, the…
Kew Gardens’ Iconic Palm House to Undergo Extensive Restoration Project
A massive undertaking is underway: the relocation of 1,300 plants, the replacement of 16,000 glass panes, and the restoration of hundreds of tons of iron. This marks the ambitious £50…
Kew Gardens’ Iconic Palm House to Undergo Extensive Restoration Over Five Years
A large-scale transformation is underway, involving the relocation of 1,300 plants, the replacement of 16,000 panes of glass, and the restoration of hundreds of tons of iron. This ambitious £50…
Kew Gardens’ Iconic Palm House to Undergo Extensive Restoration Over Five Years
A large-scale transformation is underway, involving the relocation of 1,300 plants, replacement of 16,000 glass panes, and the restoration of hundreds of tons of iron. This ambitious £50 million project…
Kew Gardens’ Iconic Palm House to Undergo Extensive Restoration Over Five Years
A large-scale transformation is underway, involving the relocation of 1,300 plants, the replacement of 16,000 glass panes, and the restoration of hundreds of tonnes of iron. This marks the ambitious…