Key questions answered on how the UK responds to oil spills
A local port or harbour authority, which often has its own counter-pollution equipment, has a duty to respond within areas ...
Fires burn after ships collide off UK, stoking fears over environment
Fires continued to burn on Tuesday after two ships collided off the coast of northeast England a day earlier, adding to ...
UK government vows to clean up Lake Windemere after beauty spot clogged with sewage
The U.K. government is pledging to clean up Lake Windermere, a sewage-clogged beauty spot that has come to symbolize the ...
What impact will the oil tanker explosion have on the environment?
The incident occurred at around 10am this morning. However, there are now fears that a group of Gannets might well be ...
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Beavers can play role in tackling flood, Environment Agency assessment shows
The Environment Agency said it is “mainstreaming” the ... But it says more evidence is needed, particularly from the UK, in a range of areas such as the number and location of dams in ...
Environment Agency buys Keyhaven land to beat climate change
The Environment Agency has bought nearly 400 acres of farmland as part of a strategy to reduce the impact of climate change ...
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Environment Agency extends flood alert for part of Norfolk
On Thursday, the Environment Agency warned that areas around the River Wissey could flood due to high water levels. The region between Bradenham and Denver, including Watton Brook, was said to be ...
Criminal gangs ruining environment, says watchdog
Organised criminal groups are targeting the waste industry and "wreaking havoc" on the environment, according to the ...
Northwich Guardian9d
Environment Agency gives River Weaver fish stocks a boost
ANGLERS have call for celebration after 4,000 fish were released into the River Weaver to aid its natural recovery. The release, which included roach, dace, and chub, is the first phase of a ...