The Environment Agency attributes a drop in cleanliness to a change in how it assesses waterways that, in effect, means there has been no improvement at all
Ben Cooke is a Staff Writer at The Times, where he has served as the Earth supplements editor since February 2022. He focuses on critical issues surrounding climate change and the environment, exploring topics such as climate policy, sustainable agriculture, and animal rescue. His work has been featured in notable publications including Lexology, The Post, and The Japan Times.
