Rivers

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Water firms’ profits in England and Wales almost double since 2019, find Lib Dems
Party to call for measures to stop companies prioritising profit over environment at spring conference

Helena Horton Environment reporter

15, Mar, 2024 @7:00 AM

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Come clean on secret taxpayer rescue plans for Thames Water, MP demands
Exclusive: Sarah Olney to press in parliament for details of scheme being drawn up in event of supplier’s collapse

Sandra Laville

12, Mar, 2024 @4:00 PM

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Row over possible River Cam bathing spot frequented by Darwin and Lord Byron
Proponents of ‘bathing waters’ designation say it would force action on sewage but others worry about impact of more visitors

Patrick Barkham

09, Mar, 2024 @8:00 AM

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Country diary: Myth and inspiration spring forth from this spot | Sara Hudston
Glenthorne, Devon: Many before me have passed this lush spot with its marble-basin fountain – the cross is a clue to one particular passerby, according to folklore

Sara Hudston

07, Mar, 2024 @5:30 AM

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Carp Diem: targeting the ‘perfect invasive species’ one fishing competition at a time
2.3 tonnes of carp were removed from the Narrabri creek in north-west NSW at the annual carp muster – but experts say it won’t make a dent

Eliza Spencer Photography by Mike Bowers

06, Mar, 2024 @2:00 PM

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Specieswatch: the remarkably tough three-spined stickleback
Species is often the first fish to recolonise streams that have been polluted

Paul Brown

06, Mar, 2024 @6:00 AM

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WWF shelved report exposing River Wye pollution ‘to keep Tesco happy’
The wildlife charity allegedly dropped a study highlighting farm pollution linked to the supply chain of its former supermarket partner

Jon Ungoed-Thomas

02, Mar, 2024 @6:00 PM

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Risotto crisis: the fight to save Italy’s beloved dish from extinction
After drought devastated prized arborio and carnaroli harvests in the Po valley, new rice varieties offer a glimmer of hope. But none are yet suitable for use in the traditional recipe

Ottavia Spaggiari

29, Feb, 2024 @5:00 AM

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Why Bangladesh is running out of options in the face of extreme weather
The south Asian country is a world leader in climate adaptation, but without more funding the country will struggle to protect its people, a report warns

Thaslima Begum in Dhaka

28, Feb, 2024 @9:00 AM

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Southern Water fined £330,000 for stream pollution that killed 2,000 fish
Waste flowed into Hampshire stream for 20 hours because of faulty equipment at pumping station

Steven Morris

27, Feb, 2024 @5:20 PM

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Oxfordshire housing development ‘should be blocked due to failing sewage system’
Environment Agency objects to plans for 1,450 new homes, saying Thames Water’s Oxford plant cannot cope with more demand

Sandra Laville

27, Feb, 2024 @3:32 PM

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27 new bathing sites considered for England as activists highlight sewage dangers
Bathing water status means government is obliged to test water quality throughout summer

Helena Horton Environment reporter

26, Feb, 2024 @2:01 PM

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