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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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Press Release: Graeme Thomas, Team GB Rower and Olympian, will run 43-mile ultramarathon alongside The Rivers Trust Chief Executive, Mark Lloyd

  • Emily MacAulay
Team GB Rower and Olympian, Graeme Thomas will join Mark Lloyd, Chief Executive of The Rivers Trust, on an ultramarathon on 20th September, raising funds for The Rivers Trust.

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Press Statement: Nationally significant water shortfall requires nationally significant response

  • Rebecca Duncan
Our statement in response to the latest update from the National Drought Group

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Press Release: Running for rivers: The Rivers Trust Chief Executive takes on ultramarathon challenge on Big River Watch weekend

  • Emily MacAulay

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Press Release: Additive Catchments and The Rivers Trust forge national partnership for UK river resilience

  • Rebecca Duncan
In the wake of the Cunliffe Review and rising demand for transparency and collaboration across the UK’s water sector, The Rivers Trust and Additive Catchments today announce a national partnership to strengthen river recovery and environmental resilience.

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Press Statement: Cancellation of water tests puts cleanup plans in jeopardy

  • Emily MacAulay
Comment on BBC report that more than 10,000 tests to identify potential harmful pollution in rivers, lakes and estuaries in England have been cancelled in the last three months due to staff shortages

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