Environment6 hrs agoNew charter gives River Wye the right to be free from pollutionThe Wye has become the first river in the UK to have a charter covering it from source to sea. 6 hrs ago1 day agoRare coastal grassland restoration completedAlmost £1m is spent successfully restoring magnesian limestone grasslands in County Durham.1 day ago1 day agoWe can now track animal panic from spaceThe new Icarus satellite is tracking signals hidden in animal behaviour – which could save the lives of cheetahs, rhinos and elephants.1 day ago2 days agoMuck spreading ban to protect rivers doesn't work, new minister saysThe regulations were championed by river campaigners but angered many farmers across Wales.2 days ago3 days agoTropical house with thousands of butterflies opensThe new Sussex Butterfly Gardens will be home to thousands of butterflies for people to visit.3 days ago4 days agoWater campaigner cautious on using new bathing siteRiver Action says water quality depends on discharges upstream and says check before swimming.4 days ago4 days agoPM promises action on chemicals 43k times standardThe prime minister says he will look into forever chemical contamination near a former RAF base.4 days ago4 days agoLake study shows ways to 'cancel' climate impactThe Environment Agency says new research will help it inform future action at Windermere.4 days ago5 days agoWhy Isle of Man is 'ideal' for building rainforestsConservationists say the Isle of Man has the perfect conditions to create temperate rainforests.5 days ago...