pollution
Podcast: Creating natural flood defences on Dartmoor
Enjoy a walk on the uplands of Dartmoor with Emma Howard Boyd of the Environment Agency exploring how natural solutions can stop flooding downstream
John Craven: Why we should all know the Countryside Code
With more people visiting the countryside during the Coronavirus outbreak, the Nation should know the Countryside Code, says Countryfile presenter John Craven.
Film series highlights 'small but impactful' changes people can make to protect the environment
A series of 10 short films which focus on the small but impactful changes people can make in their daily lives to protect the environment have been released.
Plastic pollution in the UK: what's the problem and how to reduce your use of plastics
Plastic waste is a global problem blighting our oceans, rivers and natural spaces. Here is our guide to plastic pollution in the UK with advice on how to reduce your consumption of plastic in your daily life.
Free-range poultry farming contributing to increase in river pollution, warn authorities
An increase in the number of free-range and higher welfare poultry farms is contributing to an increase in river pollution, as rainwater washes phosphate-rich poultry manure into water courses, water authorities have warned.
Five big stories affecting rural Britain right now
Increasing litter, dirtier rivers and a fall in migrant farm labour - Countryfile Magazine reports from BBC's rural affairs committee on the issues currently affecting rural Britain
Farming is the biggest cause of air pollution in Europe, says study
Farming has been found to be the single biggest cause of Europe’s air pollution, according to a new study.
Paddleboarder starts plastic pollution mission along England's canals
A leisurely tour of Britain’s extensive canal system is the perfect summertime activity, providing an excellent opportunity to spot local wildlife and watch the world go by.
However, it's not always blissful viewing, as a great deal of plastic can be found in Britain's beloved canals – as adventurer and Ordnance Survey #GetOutside Champion, Lizzie Carr, is hoping to highlight, as she sets out to become the first person to paddleboard the length of England using only its connected waterways.
Diesel exhaust affects bees’ ability to forage for flowers
A recent study published in Scientific Reports has revealed that the ability of honeybees toforage for flowers could be hampered by chemicals from diesel exhaust.
