Towns and cities across Wales have changed in response to and as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, but as the country eases out of lockdown, could some of those changes be here to stay?

How lockdown might have changed Wales' urban areas forever

Natural Resources Wales is still investigating the source of the pollution on the River Wye tributary.

Afon Llynfi pollution could have caused ‘total wipeout’ of fish

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on its proposals to ban a range of single-use plastics.

The single-use plastics that could be banned as 'littering increases'

Wales most polluted street, ITV Wales photo

The levels of air pollution on Woodside Terrace and Hafodyrynys Road in Crumlin have been deemed "dangerous", making it an unfit area for people to live in. The streets are said to be the "most polluted" in the UK outside London.

Homes on one of UK's 'most polluted' streets to be demolished for £6m

The Welsh Government has announced more than £2m in grant funding for natural flood management schemes across the country.

The areas of Wales set to receive funding to manage future flooding

British tourists opting for a 'staycation' this year can take holiday inspiration from a new ITV series. Wonders of the Coast Path followers presenter Sean Fletcher on an epic journey down the beautiful 870 mile coastline of Wales.

Sean Fletcher on why Wales' coastline should be your 'staycation' destination

More than 500 cars parked along Pen-y-Pass in Snowdonia.

Hundreds of drivers that parked along Pen-y-Pass were issued with fines.

'Shameful' scenes as more than 500 cars parked on Snowdonia roads

More than 60,000 tonnes of spoil is being removed from Tylorstown after it suffered a dramatic landslip during winter storms.

Clear up begins at giant coal tip in Tylorstown to stop further landslides

Aberdulais residents clear debris caused by Storm Dennis floods four months on

Residents of Canal Side in Aberdulais were devastated by floods in February, with dozens of homes evacuated.

The Welsh village still clearing up four months after Storm Dennis

Environmental groups in Wales say they're seeing more of these items discarded amid the pandemic, as well as food and drink packaging.

Concerns over rise in 'coronavirus litter', with masks, gloves and wipes dumped

Researchers found that dipper birds are ingesting microplastics via their prey and then passing them on to their young when feeding them.

Study finds bird species eating hundreds of plastic particles each day

Welsh Water is warning that flushing just one wipe can mean sewers become blocked and flood homes and businesses.

Welsh Water workers unblock mass of wipes in Ammanford

Seven years ago Matthew and Charis Watkinson swapped life in Essex working as vets to live completely off-grid in Pembrokeshire

The former vets who quit the daily grind to raise a family off-grid

Recorded air pollution levels have fallen dramatically in areas across Wales.

How the coronavirus crisis could lead us to a greener future

RSPCA Cymru has called on people praising NHS staff and key workers in the coronavirus pandemic not to do so with "dangerous" sky lanterns.

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