Analysis finds urban areas in England where no one lives within 15 minute walk of nature

Access minister says government is working to solve ‘postcode lottery’ of access to green or blue spaces There are urban areas of England where no one lives within a 15 minute walk of nature, new government data shows, as ministers scramble to meet their access to nature targets. While the new data shows 80% of people live within walking distance of green or blue spaces such as a river, park or woodland, it also reveals a disparity between rural areas and poorer urban areas. Continue reading...

By Helena Horton Environment reporter