10 Sep 2025
Image description: Fish displayed on ice at a food market. Photo by Lothar Boris Piltz on Unsplash A new report from the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) has revealed alarming levels of PFAS contamination—commonly referred to as “forever chemicals”—in fish across European waters. As reported by the EEB, PFOS, one of the most toxic PFAS compounds, […]
10 Sep 2025
Image description: dark puddle of water with rain drops breaking the surface. Photo by Nitsa Mahsa on Unsplash Scientists have uncovered compelling evidence of a vast reservoir of freshwater trapped beneath the Atlantic Ocean floor, raising new questions about the planet’s hydrological systems and future water security. As reported by Phys.org, the discovery was […]
10 Sep 2025
South West Water is facing legal proceedings following a cryptosporidium outbreak that affected thousands of residents in Devon. As reported by the BBC, the water company has been summoned to court over the contamination incident that led to widespread illness and a boil water notice for over 17,000 households. The outbreak, which occurred in […]
10 Sep 2025
Image description: A beaver entering a pool of water. Photo by Niklas Hamann on Unsplash NatureScot has launched a new call for expressions of interest in releasing beavers into additional catchments across Scotland, as reported by NatureScot. The initiative aims to identify suitable habitats and gauge landowner support for future conservation translocations. This move […]
04 Sep 2025
Image description: Aerial view of sewage treatment works. Photo by Ivan Bandura on Unsplash Thames Water has unveiled a £20.5 billion investment plan as part of a rescue strategy aimed at stabilising the company and addressing longstanding infrastructure and environmental issues. The plan, outlined in documents seen by creditors, includes significant upgrades to water […]
04 Sep 2025
Image description: An outstretched hand holding out a glass filled with water. The water glass is in sharp focus while the person is blurred. Image by engin akyurt on Unsplash Exclusive analysis by the Ends Report and the Guardian of the responses submitted to the parliamentary committee revealed major chemical producers, from UK-based companies […]
28 Aug 2025
Image description: Tap water running into a water glass. Image by com77380 / Pixabay Britain’s water industry is under renewed scrutiny as Ofwat investigates executive pay at six major water companies. The probe follows public outrage over pollution incidents and undisclosed offshore payments. As reported by Reuters, Ofwat has contacted Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, […]
28 Aug 2025
Scotland is facing increasing water scarcity as prolonged dry weather continues to affect river levels, particularly in the east of the country. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has issued restrictions in areas where rivers have reached ‘significant scarcity’, the highest alert level. As reported by The Scotsman, SEPA has introduced curbs on […]
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