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Pupils vow to save 'dying' river in beauty spot
Children from a school near a popular beauty spot test local water quality over pollution concerns.
July 12, 2026Compliant farmers could face fewer inspections under new pollution proposals
The latest draft Nutrients Action Policy caused controversy when it was initially launched last year.
June 29, 2026Real-time monitoring to protect chalk stream
Real-time pollution levels tracked along length of Hampshire's rare chalk stream.
June 18, 2026New microplastics research examines River Thames
Water samples are assessed for pollution levels and any impact climate pressures may be having on the river system.
June 15, 2026'Worrying' pollution in Cotswolds river - volunteers
Volunteers record high phosphate and nitrate levels and call on the Environment Agency to investigate.
June 10, 2026Fly counters help to spot signs of river pollution
Hundreds of volunteers survey Scotland's watercourses and report any issues of concern quickly.
May 26, 2026'Significant change' needed to tackle agri pollution
The Office for Environmental Protection said existing regulations are insufficient to deliver necessary water quality improvements.
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Pupils vow to save 'dying' river in beauty spot
Children from Dedham Church of England Primary School have carried out water sampling of the River Stour along with a local climate action charity Children who live near a beauty spot say they are co
Compliant farmers could face fewer inspections under new pollution proposals
Karen Brosnan is the independent chair of the group Farmers who sign up to a new programme could face fewer inspections, if fresh proposals to tackle water pollution from agriculture are adopted. Th
Real-time monitoring to protect chalk stream
A scheme to provide real-time pollution monitoring along the entire length of a chalk stream is believed to be the first of its kind in the country. Nearly 20 sensors, known as sondes, have been plac
Tiny plastic particles in sewage can carry viruses and drug-resistant bacteria into the sea, new research warns
The research team, as part of the BlueAdapt project, followed microplastics from hospital sewage all the way through treatment works and out to sea. The results found that particles can act as a kind
Scientists Launch Comprehensive Study of Microplastics Pollution in Thames River
Researchers have initiated an extensive investigation into microplastics contamination throughout the Thames River system, marking a significant step forward in understanding plastic pollution’s impac
New microplastics research examines River Thames
A new study into microplastic pollution in the River Thames has been launched by researchers at the University of East London (UEL) in an attempt to influence environmental policy and water quality.
'Worrying' pollution in Cotswolds river - volunteers
A group of Gloucestershire neighbours testing their local river every week for more than a year say they are concerned by "worryingly high" levels of phosphates and nitrates recorded. The volunteers