From BBC Climate today, the above and: England’s rivers, lakes and coastal waters remain in a challenging state with only around one in seven classed as being in good ecological condition, according to the first comprehensive assessment of their health in six years. Data from the Environment Agency shows that while 15% of rivers are classed as good, fewer than 7% of lakes reached that level. No single waterway passed a separate test for chemical pollution. Despite a record £22bn earmarked for water company environmental improvements by 2030, the overall picture has changed little since 2019. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq6d0y5e3mjo Scotland’s rivers, lakes … Continue reading In England 0% of estuaries and coastal waters score ‘high’ for ecological condition compared to 100% in Scotland