River pollution 'offsets' for homes in England and Wales may not work

Peter Cruddas

School of Civil Engineering & Surveying

Press/Media: Expert comment

Description

Plans to allow housing developers in England and Wales to “offset” the river pollution caused by building new homes may not actually work, as they are often impractical and lack scientific evidence to support them, experts have warned.

Period	27 Jul 2023

Media contributions

Title	River pollution 'offsets' for homes in England and Wales may not work
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	New Scientist
Media type	Web
Duration/Length/Size	1000 words
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	27/07/23
Description	Some home builders in England and Wales are allowed to buy nutrient credits to "offset" the pollution caused by new houses, but their efficacy is in doubt
Producer/Author	Jason Arunn Murugesu
URL	https://www.newscientist.com/article/2384196-river-pollution-offsets-for-homes-in-england-and-wales-may-not-work/
Persons	Peter Cruddas

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