Climate Action Environment Local News National News Pollution Transport National Highways’ Toxic Run-Off 3 September 2025 by Chris White It has been widely reported that our rivers are polluted, with not a single river in England in good overall health. What isn’t so well known is that a major source of this pollution comes from our roads – oil spills, particulate matter, and microplastics from tyre and brake wear. Every time it rains, this […] Read more » conservation Designated Funds drainage ecological disaster England Environment Agency environmental impact environmental regulations Funding highway runoff M25 M27 microplastics monitoring National Highways oil spills outfalls particulate matter Pollution rivers Road Investment Strategy runoff Sites of Special Scientific Interest soakaways Special Areas of Conservation treatment technologies water quality watercourses wildlife habitats