It’s no news that microplastics are invading our oceans and through biomagnification, our food chains. But a recent study published in the journal Nature Geoscience says that microplastics aren’t only ...

Tree-felling in the Amazon rainforest is partly to blame for pollution that is plaguing UK rivers such as the Wye, a new report suggests. It points the finger of blame at soy which is imported from ...

Untreated sewage can account for about three-quarters of the bacteria found in a UK river during a rainstorm, despite claims from some water companies that storm discharges have minimal effect on ...

There are close to 1500 rivers in the UK, but just two stretches have been officially approved as swimming destinations – and even these are currently too polluted to use safely. While campaigners ...

An improvement in freshwater biodiversity in England's rivers was linked to reductions in pollution of zinc and copper, largely due to the decline of coal burning and heavy industry, say researchers.

Jamie Woodward has received funding from research councils in the UK and Australia. UK environment secretary Thérèse Coffey has demanded that water companies share plans for how they will reduce ...