Environment
Discussions on aquatic ecosystems and environmental stewardship, fostering a deeper connection with our natural waters.
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New data reveals water pollution up by a third
The number of pollution incidents recorded by water companies in England is at a ten-year high, according to data obtained…
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Take action against pollution
Sick of swimming in polluted water? Surfers Against Sewage's new #DearJon campaign gives us an easy and effective way to…
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Why must we keep on swimming in rivers?
River swimming has never been more topical - or more important. We asked Rebecca Duncan from the Rivers Trust why…
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The environment in April
A new alternative to elastane, swimming medals made from drinks cans and a toolkit for protecting your local river –…
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Sensory swimming in April
This is what you can see, hear, smell, touch and taste at the water’s edge this month.
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Take action for your wild swimming spot with the River Rescue Kit
Environment charity River Action has launched a new toolkit designed to help you take action for your local river.
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More cohesion for a holistic approach
We desperately need to have conversations at the top of politics that embrace a holistic approach to managing land, water,…
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Is all neoprene harmful?
Rowan Clarke explores how toxic neoprene is responsible for a health crisis, and why the appetite for truly sustainable wetsuits…
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A green vision for our blue spaces
Abigail Whyte met Green MP and river activist Ellie Chowns for a swim and sauna at a new swimming lake…
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Politics of swimming
Can swimming outdoors be an escape from politics? Rowan Clarke finds out.
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Is swimming a political act?
Wild swimming is quietly rebellious, an act of advocacy for public rights to natural spaces, says Simon Griffiths
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Yes! You can swim in rivers
With headlines like ‘What’s the most polluted place to swim in the UK?’ news coverage coverage is enough to put…
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River heroes’ film at a cinema near you
The joyful film about a community’s fight for its river Rave On For The Avon is now in cinemas. Following…
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The Rivers Trust: reflecting and looking ahead
Environment charity The Rivers Trust shares their hopes and goals for the year ahead, striving for "a proactive approach to…
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Can we make London’s rivers swimmable?
The London Assembly Environment Committee is investigating the question of how to make London's rivers swimmable through a series of…
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A momentous day: the March For Clean Water
Digital editor Abi Whyte joined 15,000 other blue-clad protestors for a defiant and uplifting rally in Parliament Square, London
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Step out of your comfort zone this winter
Environment charity The Rivers Trust reminds us of the empowering nature of outdoor swimming in the colder months, and how…
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Volunteer and get fit!
Rebecca Duncan from the Rivers Trust shares how volunteering outdoors is not only a great physical workout, it's great for…
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It’s the Big River Watch this week
During one of your swims this week (6-12 September) you can help provide a large-scale picture of river health by…
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The Adventures of Scout
What inspired three ocean loving engineers to create a series of fun rhyming children’s books?
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Status flow
How important is bathing water status in the fight against pollution? Rowan Clarke finds out.
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Your poo is needed! Take part in a river swimming study
A new study is recruiting participants to shed light on how wild swimmers might acquire antibiotic-resistant bacteria, also known as…
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The Big Windermere Survey launches crowdfunder to help continue its water quality research
The Big Windermere Survey has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help continue its vital water quality research on England's largest…
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Why does it always rain on me?
Is red sky at night really a shepherd’s delight? If cows are sitting down, will it rain? These questions and…
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What are sneaker waves?
Also known as a sleeper wave, a sneaker wave is a disproportionately large coastal wave that can appear without warning.
