King’s speech: much‑needed water industry reforms do not go far enough
The government promises joined‑up and long‑term regional planning for water. But some pressing challenges appear to receive surprisingly little attention.
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From ‘biologically dead’ to chart‑toppingly clean: how the Thames made an extraordinary recovery over 60 years
Cleaning and reoxygenating the river Thames has helped its biodiversity surge, but there’s still more to be done to make it healthy.
Nigeria’s sacred Osun River supports millions of people ‑ but pollution is making it unsafe
The ability of the Osun River to support biodiversity is being threatened by pollution and can only be rescued if the contamination ends.
Trees, rivers and mountains are gaining legal status – but it’s not been a quick fix for environmental problems
The idea of giving aspects of nature legal rights is gaining traction – but the results are mixed.
Five environmental issues that should be higher on the election agenda
Sewage pollution, active travel and energy efficiency of buildings are just some of the environmental issues not getting the attention they deserve as the election approaches.
Renationalising water could fix sewage crisis – but no major party will do it
Bans on water company boss bonuses, but no overhaul of Britain’s creaking (and leaking) water industry.
Paris 2024 Olympics: is open‑water swimming in the Seine safe?
The Seine river has been closed to bathers for a century. Is it ready for the Olympic Games?
Pollution scientist talks to freshwater ecologist who warned of Isle of Man toxic silt dumps
Despite achieving Unesco biosphere status on the basis of its marine reserves, hazardous chemical contaminants pollute the seas around the Isle of Man.
The US Environmental Protection Agency’s retreat from science endangers the health of people and the planet
From detecting pollutants to assessing health risks, the US EPA’s Office of Research and Development has long ensured that environmental decisions are grounded in credible, cutting-edge science.
Why there’s a growing backlash against plant‑based diets
The evidence is clear - so why are people questioning the benefits of plant-based diets?
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