Environment

Shouts of “shame” were directed at councillors after they approved controversial plans to build houses on a village green space.

Concerned residents have turned out on mass to protest controversial plans to build homes on an area of green space.

On Sunday, thousands of people from across the country marched through London demanding action to clean up our rivers, water system, and seas.

A father and his nine-year-old daughter claim the water system is in crisis and joined thousands of people on a march for clean water.

One year on from the devastating floods of last Winter, the authorities have committed to preventing future flooding and better preparedness.

A council’s bin and street scene vehicles could run on vegetable oil in the future in a bid to cut fleet emissions by a third.

The recovery of nature must be a primary focus for government and developers, writes Erin McDaid of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.

Volunteers turned out in the pouring rain to help clean up Newark’s riverside over the weekend.

Plans for a 223 acre, 128,752 panel solar farm have been approved by a planning inspector following an appeal.

Updated plans for a large scale solar farm have been opened up for the public to have their say.

A £26million flood defence scheme has been delayed by a year due to what officials say has been the “wettest weather in decades”.

A council decision on whether or not to pressure government and address concerns about solar panels has been delayed.

At this time of year, with most flowering plants fading, fungi can become more conspicuous, writes Erin McDaid of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.

Nine people have been sentenced for the operation of an illegal waste site following an investigation by the Environment Agency.

To mark Recycle Week, a council has jumped on a viral video trend in a share the importance of recycling with young people.

An angler has been told he must pay hundreds of pounds after being caught fishing without a licence.

A rise in incineration has seen 90,000 tonnes less of the county’s waste in landfill — but experts suggest it is not the ‘green’ solution it seems.

A decade long community effort to create a new nature reserve has come to fruition with a ceremonial tree planting.

Back in late July, we were asked to confirm whether the mammal in a photo submitted to Nottinghamshire Post was a wallaby.

Severn Trent was one of only four water companies that has not underperformed, according to the industry watchdog.