No English river is free from pollution - Parliament report

‘Chemical cocktail’ in England’s polluted rivers putting public and wildlife at risk, say MPs

A chemical cocktail of sewage, agricultural waste, and plastic is polluting the rivers of England.

'Chemical cocktail' of pollution in rivers putting public and wildlife at risk

A report suggests both public health and nature are being put at risk by polluted rivers (Picture: Getty)Wildlife in England’s rivers is being strangled by a ‘chemical cocktail’ of sewage, waste and plastic, a group of cross-party MPs has warned.The damning findings were published today in a new report by the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) – amid fears both public health and nature are being put at risk.Only 14% of rivers in England are dee…

Every river in England is polluted, parliamentary report finds

Not one river in England can be categorised as clean, a group of MPs said.

REPORT: 'Chemical cocktail' polluting rivers is putting public health at risk

England's rivers are filled with a "chemical cocktail" of sewage, agricultural waste and plastic, a cross-party parliamentary group has said.

'Chemical cocktail’ of sewage and pollution in most English rivers is risking public health say MPs - Politics.co.uk

Poor water quality in English rivers is a result of chronic underinvestment and multiple failures in monitoring, governance and enforcement, the Environmental Audit Committee warns today. Only 14% of English rivers meet good ecological status, with pollution from agriculture, sewage, roads and single-use plastics contributing to a dangerous ‘chemical cocktail’ coursing through our waterways. Not... Read more »

No English river is free from pollution - Parliament report

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