The first illegal waste site has been cleared and shut down since the government’s pledge to tackle waste crime. In...
Unused mines could be a low energy solution to farming
Paul Maguire / Shutterstock.com Researchers in North Yorkshire are testing whether disused mines could provide a lower-energy alternative to conventional...
Extra drought planning as water shortage intensifies
M Barratt / Shutterstock.com England’s National Drought Group will now meet weekly as drought conditions continue to intensify, despite recent...
River polluted by 600 million litres of sewage
Around 600 million litres of sewage-contaminated water could be entering an Essex river and its tributaries every year through unpermitted...
Scientists breathe life into sand
Researchers at Empa and Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi have introduced microorganisms into sand to make it more suitable for...
Brazil’s president defends oil discovery
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has said the discovery of oil near the mouth of the Amazon river...
UK risks food supply issues
The UK currently imports 80% of its fruit and 47% of its vegetables making the country vulnerable to price hikes.A...
Soil polluted by metal mines
Contamination left by centuries of metal mining remains across former mining regions in the UK, a new study has found.Areas...
Local community groups get funding boost
The Norfolk Offshore Wind Farms Community Fund is helping people of all ages connect with nature, learn new skills and...
Farmers to receive drought support
Frank D Watson / Shutterstock.comFarmers across England will receive a £65 million in government funding to help manage the impact...