Esme Stallard

United Kingdom

Climate and Science Journalist at BBC

Climate and Science Journalist for @BBCNews. Either inside writing about the environment or outside enjoying it 🌏 Got a story to share? [email protected]

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Water industry admits sewage monitoring damaging public trust

17 hours ago | bbc.com | Esme Stallard

A report from the National Audit Office is expected to say on Friday that the Environment Agency does not currently have enough capacity to take on any new monitoring.
England's serious water pollution incidents at 10-year high

1 week ago | bbc.com | Esme Stallard

Esme StallardClimate and science reporter, BBC NewsThe number of so-called serious pollution incidents recorded by water companies in England is at a ten year high, according to data obtained by campaigners. Surfers Against Sewage said the Environment Agency data showed the number of incidents was more than double its target. Such spills have the potential to cause damage to wildlife and illness for people making use of the country's rivers and seas.
Global breakthrough agreement to tackle shipping emissions

1 week ago | bbc.com | Esme Stallard

Global breakthrough to tackle shipping emissionsEsme StallardClimate and science reporterCostfoto/NurPhoto/Getty ImagesCountries have agreed a global deal to tackle shipping emissions, after nearly ten years of negotiations. The agreement covers the vast majority of the world's commercial shipping and means that starting in 2028, ship owners will have to use increasingly cleaner fuels or face fines.
Global breakthrough to tackle shipping emissions

1 week ago | envirolink.org | Esme Stallard

Countries have agreed a global deal to tackle shipping emissions, after nearly ten years of negotiations. The agreement covers the vast majority of the world’s commercial shipping and means that starting in 2028, ship owners will have to use increasingly cleaner fuels or face fines. The deal was nearly derailed after Saudi Arabia forced a last minute vote and the US pulled out of talks in London – but it eventually passed on Friday.
What caused the Myanmar earthquake - and why did it make a tower in Bangkok collapse?

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Esme Stallard |Vicky Wong

A major earthquake in Myanmar on Friday has caused more than 1,600 deaths and led to the collapse of numerous structures. Even though the south-east Asian nation is a high risk region for earthquakes, neighbouring Thailand and China - which were also affected by the quake - are not. The Thai capital, Bangkok, sits more than 1,000km (621 miles) from the epicentre of Friday's earthquake - and yet an unfinished high-rise building in the city was felled by it.
What caused it and why did it make a building in Bangkok collapse?

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Esme Stallard

What caused the Myanmar earthquake - and why did it cause a building in Bangkok to collapse? Esme StallardClimate and science reporter, BBC NewsMoment Bangkok high-rise collapses following Myanmar earthquakeA major earthquake in Myanmar on Friday has caused more than 1,000 deaths and led to the collapse of numerous structures. Even though Myanmar is a high risk region for earthquakes, damage to buildings has been widespread. On the other hand, Bangkok is not considered earthquake-prone.
What caused the Myanmar earthquake - and why did it make a tower in Bangkok collapse?

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Esme Stallard

1 day agoThailand: High-Rise Collapse in Bangkok Amid Powerful EarthquakeBangkok, Thailand - March 28, 2025 A high-rise building under construction in Bangkok collapsed during a massive earthquake that shook the city. The tremors, which reached nearly 8 on the Richter scale, were so intense that water from swimming pools spilled onto the streets. Local authorities have announced the evacuation of residents from high-rise buildings in the area, though the number of casualties is still unknown.
England sewage spills hit record 3.6m hours last year

4 weeks ago | envirolink.org | Esme Stallard

From BBC Water companies released raw sewage into England’s rivers and seas for a record 3.61 million hours last year, a slight increase on 2023. The data released by Environment Agency on Thursday showed that although the number of spills was down each spill lasted longer on average – resulting in a higher total number of hours. Some spilling can be legal, but concern has been mounting amongst scientists about the harm that regular sewage spilling is causing the country’s aquatic life.
England sewage spills hit record 3.6m hours last year

4 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Esme Stallard |Jonah Fisher |Becky Dale |Rob England

Water companies released raw sewage into England's rivers and seas for a record 3.61 million hours last year, a slight increase on 2023. The data released by Environment Agency on Thursday showed that although the number of spills was down each spill lasted longer on average - resulting in a higher total number of hours. Some spilling can be legal, but concern has been mounting amongst scientists about the harm that regular sewage spilling is causing the country's aquatic life.
Sewage spilled into England's rivers and seas for 3.6m hours last year

4 weeks ago | bbc.com | Esme Stallard

England sewage spills hit record 3.6m hours last yearEsme StallardClimate and science reporterJonah FisherEnvironment correspondentBecky Dale & Rob EnglandBBCWater companies released raw sewage into England's rivers and seas for a record 3.61 million hours last year, a slight increase on 2023. Although the number of hours increased, figures released by the Environment Agency (EA) showed total spills were down.