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Press Statement: Rise in serious pollution incidents shows once again why rivers need regulators to step up

  • Rebecca Duncan
Statement in response to Environment Agency Chief Regulator’s Report

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Press Statement: A ban on forever chemicals is essential for people and planet

  • Rebecca Duncan

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Press Statement: Rivers Trust response to Government’s environmental performance report findings

  • Emily MacAulay
The Government has today released a report on the environmental performance of water and sewage companies.

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Press Statement: Quicker penalties for water companies: A good step for the future of rivers

  • Emily MacAulay

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Press Release: Nature coalition delivers letter calling on Westminster Government to restore river corridors, with support from cross-party MPs

  • Emily MacAulay
The Riverscapes Partnership, comprising of The Rivers Trust, National Trust, the Woodland Trust and Beaver Trust, has today delivered a letter to the Prime Minister at Number 10 Downing Street, signed by supportive MPs.

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Press Statement: Rolling back on climate change legislation puts the future of our planet at risk

  • Emily MacAulay
The Conservative party has today announced that they will repeal the Climate Change Act if they are to win the next election.

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EA failure to investigate serious pollution incidents highlights institutional failings

  • Emily MacAulay
A report by the BBC claims the Environment Agency is struggling to monitor serious pollution incidents.

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Press Statement: Guidance on pesticides is helpful but blanket ban must follow

  • Emily MacAulay

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Press Statement: Environmental protection must remain integral amidst planning changes for nationally significant infrastructure projects

  • Emily MacAulay
Statement in response to the announcement of environmental planning reforms

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Press Statement: Rolling back on environmental protection will not boost development

  • Emily MacAulay

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