A Chippenham-based farming partnership has been hit with £18,744 in penalties after two slurry spills polluted the Bristol Avon river in Chippenham. In a prosecution brought by the Environment Agency, JD Spencer Farm Partnership of Manor Farm, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, Wiltshire pleaded guilty at Swindon Magistrates’ Court to four offences on 6 March 2026. The partnership was fined £7,000, a victim surcharge of £2,800 and costs of…
The Senedd’s approval of the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill (the Bill) on the 24 February 2026 marks an evolution of the journey to how environmental considerations must be considered across Wales’ regulatory landscape. While the Bill has clear implications for environmental governance and biodiversity. It is likely that the Bill will…
Knowsley Council’s commitment to neighbourhood cleanliness and safety has seen the launch of the council’s new Environmental Enforcement team. The… Source link
Philippe Mauguin, Chairman and CEO of INRAE, added: “After five highly productive years of collaboration and achievements, I am delighted that this partnership has been renewed. It underscores our shared ambition to advance R&D programmes that design and develop effective, resource efficient and sustainable treatment solutions, supporting sustainable development across agriculture, food systems, the environment…
A new report claims that dairy is beneficial for human health and the environment. The report is titled “Balancing health and sustainability: The role of dairy in the UK diet,” and reviews existing research. AHDB, the organization behind the report, claims that dairy plays “an important role for both people and the planet.” Read more:…
Acute health risks Iranians on social media described the ensuing oil fires as ‘hellscapes’, ‘a black monster’, and ‘apocalyptic’; a mark of their psychological impact. But what of their acute physical health impact? While the health impacts of long-term exposure to air pollution are relatively well established, the literature on acute exposure for similar events…
The European Commission is investing more than €103 million in seven strategic projects across Europe with funding under the LIFE programme. They will contribute to strengthening the EU’s prosperity, reinforcing economic stability, food systems and environmental ecosystems, while also improving public health and quality of life across the continent. The selected projects are located in Finland, France, Greece, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain. Supporting and accelerating the implementation…
The Volkswagen Group expects sales revenue in 2026 to develop within a range of 0 and +3 percent compared with the previous year. The Group’s operating return on sales is expected to range between 4.0 and 5.5 percent. In the Automotive Division, the company expects an investment ratio of between 11 and 12 percent in…
The Volkswagen Group expects sales revenue in 2026 to develop within a range of 0 and +3 percent compared with the previous year. The Group’s operating return on sales is expected to range between 4.0 and 5.5 percent. In the Automotive Division, the company expects an investment ratio of between 11 and 12 percent in…
The latest data from the UK water industry’s most ambitious chemical monitoring programme suggests targeted policy, collaborative science, and source control can successfully tackle forever chemicals. UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR)’s Chemical Investigations Programme (CIP) represents the UK water industry’s most comprehensive scientific response to tackling chemical substances in the water environment. Through consistent monitoring,…
