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Borrowdale rainforest in Lake District declared national nature reserve

Five nature reserves will be created each year for next five years to celebrate coronation of King Charles Robyn Vinter North of England correspondent A temperate rainforest in the Lake District has been declared a national nature reserve in a move that will protect the rare ancient habitat for future generations. The Borrowdale rainforest is one of the few surviving examples of a “mysterious and untouched” landscape that covers less … Continue reading Borrowdale rainforest in Lake District declared national nature reserve

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Untreated sewage illegally pumped into Windermere

Joe Crowley, BBC News Millions of litres of raw sewage were illegally pumped into one of England’s most famous lakes after a fault, the BBC can reveal. United Utilities failed to stop the illegal pollution of Windermere, in the Lake District, for 10 hours in February and did not report the incident to the Environment Agency until 13 hours after it started. An almost identical … Continue reading Untreated sewage illegally pumped into Windermere

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England to diverge from EU water monitoring standards

Helena Horton Environment reporter Exclusive: campaigners fear less rigorous methods could lead to more pollution in rivers and waterways The UK government is to diverge from the EU’s standards for monitoring water quality in England, it can be revealed. Campaigners fear the change of approach could lead to more pollution in England’s rivers and waterways if the new measuring methods are less rigorous. While in the EU, … Continue reading England to diverge from EU water monitoring standards

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Bee-killing pesticides banned in EU found at unsafe levels in English rivers

Government accused of ‘ignoring science’ as it considers allowing use of a toxic neonicotinoid Helena Horton, Environment reporter Bee-killing pesticides have been found at dangerous levels in English rivers, as the government considers allowing the use of one that is banned in the EU. Environmental groups and farmers are waiting to hear whether a toxic neonicotinoid, thiamethoxam, will be approved by the government for English sugar … Continue reading Bee-killing pesticides banned in EU found at unsafe levels in English rivers

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Water firms illegally spilled sewage on dry days – data suggests

By Esme Stallard, Becky Dale, Jonah Fisher and Sophie Woodcock | BBC Climate and BBC Verify Three major water companies illegally discharged sewage hundreds of times last year on days when it was not raining, a BBC investigation suggests. The practice, known as “dry spilling”, is banned because it can lead to higher concentrations of sewage in waterways. Thames, Wessex and Southern Water appear to … Continue reading Water firms illegally spilled sewage on dry days – data suggests

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‘An utter disgrace’: 90% of England’s most precious river habitats blighted by raw sewage and farming pollution

Observer investigation reveals the shocking state of the country’s protected freshwater sites of special scientific interest Jon Ungoed-Thomas and Maximilian Jenz More than 90% of freshwater habitats on England’s most precious rivers are in unfavourable condition, blighted by farming pollution, raw sewage and water abstraction, an Observer investigation reveals. None of the approximately 40 rivers with protected habitats in England are in overall good health, according to an … Continue reading ‘An utter disgrace’: 90% of England’s most precious river habitats blighted by raw sewage and farming pollution

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Bar for street sexual harassment offences in England and Wales set too high, charities say

Open letter says burden on victims to prove intent leaves door open for perpetrators to claim they were joking Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent Proposals to tackle sexual harassment in the street in England and Wales do not go far enough because the bar for offences has been set too high, charities have warned. The Fawcett Society, Girl Guiding and Refuge are among organisations who say the requirement … Continue reading Bar for street sexual harassment offences in England and Wales set too high, charities say

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Anglican leader does not have to be ‘white guy from England’, says Justin Welby

Archbishop of Canterbury says he would welcome ‘serious changes’ to church communion ‘that is 90% global south’ By Harriet Sherwood The leader of the global Anglican church should not always be a “white guy from England”, the archbishop of Canterbury has said. Justin Welby’s comment came amid divisions over sexuality between conservative churches in sub-Saharan Africa and more liberal churches in the developed world. Speaking … Continue reading Anglican leader does not have to be ‘white guy from England’, says Justin Welby

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