The Latest Breaking News from Environment Agency

Rescue mission begins after mysterious crayfish deaths in Northumberland

At least 100 white-clawed crayfish, the UK’s only native species, have been found dead since the end of September

The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2024

Housing developments in London flushing raw sewage directly into rivers

Seven housing developments in north and west London are found to be flushing sewage directly into rivers that flow into the Thames

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2024

Hard-hit Defra to have budget slashed further despite warnings

Department’s finances were slashed during austerity and campaigners say more cuts will stall progress to meet nature and climate targets

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2024

UK rivers contain ‘cocktail of chemicals and stimulants’ endangering aquatic life

Exclusive: Researchers find 61% of fresh waters in the UK contain high levels of phosphate and nitrate

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2024

Storm Ashley mapped: Where and when are ‘danger to life’ weather warnings in force across UK?

Met Office is warning of possible damage to homes, power cuts and disruption to travel by air, road, rail and ferry

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2024

Cost of dealing with PFAS problem sites ‘frightening’, says Environment Agency

Exclusive: EA warns it lacks budget to tackle England’s rising number of potential ‘forever chemicals’ locations

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2024

Top-rated UK water firms ‘dumped 1,374 illegal spills into rivers’

Exclusive: United Utilities and Severn Trent had four-star environment ranking but discharges breached permits, campaign group says

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2024

Flooding of AFC Wimbledon 'totally predictable' claims campaign group

The Cherry Red Records Stadium was flooded when 10,000 litres of water poured in after drains backed up in heavy downpours

Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2024

New weather warnings issued as London set to be battered by heavy rain

Yellow weather warnings come into force on Sunday, for wind and rain which will hit areas already saturated by downpours earlier in the week.

Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2024

UK braced for heavy rain and strong winds days after flooding

Up to 80mm of rain could fall in some areas on Sunday, the Met Office said.

Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2024