Energy & Environment

Corporate information: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs – Statistics at Defra

We publish national and official statistics relating to the environment, rural communities, food, farming and biosecurity. read more

March 4, 2020 HM GovernmentDEFRADEFRA

Experts reveal what it takes to ensure climate resilient water supply in east Africa

Ensuring continuous access to groundwater via multiple water sources and technologies supported by on-going monitoring and external support, will make drought-prone communities in east Africa better equipped to cope with climate change, according to a … read more

March 4, 2020 BGSBritish Geological SurveyBritish Geological Survey

London’s river islands act like a ‘sink’ for pollutants, new study finds

Parts of the River Thames previously thought to be relatively unaffected by Britain’s historic use of organic contaminants and metals, are more polluted than first thought, according to new research. read more