30 Oct 2025
Image description: Colourful Oil Spill on Muddy Ground. Photo by Abdulrahman Abubakar / Pexels The Royal Society has issued a stark warning about the risks posed by unregulated chemical mixtures in UK rivers, lakes, and coastal waters. Its latest report, Chemical mixtures in aquatic environments: understanding and preventing harm, argues that current regulatory frameworks are […]
30 Oct 2025
Image description: A child’s hands holding a newt. Image by Matthias Gellissen on Unsplash Peers in the House of Lords have called for stronger statutory duties to embed climate adaptation and water environment resilience into the UK’s planning system, during the latest debate on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Peers voted resoundingly for an amendment […]
30 Oct 2025
Image description: Cray Reservoir, Wales. Image by MS Meeuwesen / Unsplash Despite a return to wetter conditions across much of England, water resources remain under strain, particularly in the east and south-east, according to the latest government drought report. The Environment Agency’s update highlights persistent low reservoir levels, dry soils, and ongoing drought restrictions. Storm […]
30 Oct 2025
Image description: stainless steel faucet with running water. Photo by Steve Johnson / pexels The UK’s water regulator Ofwat has published its final performance assessment for the 2020–25 investment period, revealing a mixed picture across the sector. The Water Company Performance Report for 2024–25 evaluates service delivery, environmental impact, and customer outcomes across 16 major […]
30 Oct 2025
Image description: scenic view of Quiraing Mountains in Scotland. Photo by Petra Nesti / Pexels Steve Reed’s comments “risked misleading the public” The UK Statistics Authority concluded that comments made by Housing Secretary Steve Reed, during his tenure as Environment Secretary, ran the risk of misleading the public about Scottish Water’s environmental performance during a […]
30 Oct 2025
Image description: Aerial view of a water treatment works. Photo by 逐光 创梦/ Pexels England’s water and sewerage companies have come under renewed scrutiny following the publication of the latest environmental performance report by the Environment Agency. The 2024 report reveals that only two out of nine major companies achieved the highest rating, while four […]
28 Oct 2025
2026 Award Theme: Outstanding contribution to ocean and coastal management This year’s award is focussed on inclusive leadership and community engagement: recognising an individual(s) whose leadership has demonstrably fostered greater inclusion and community engagement. The Award celebrates those who are building bridges between diverse groups, breaking down barriers, and creating opportunities for underrepresented communities to […]
28 Oct 2025
Scientists discover nitrogen-fixing bacteria beneath sea ice, challenging previous assumptions and offering potential climate benefits Photo by Chris Marquardt Scientists have discovered a hidden phenomenon beneath Arctic sea ice that challenges long-held assumptions and could trigger an unexpected boom in marine life as the ice continues to melt. An international team led by the University […]
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