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Environment watchdog confirms Sydney’s mystery beach balls likely came from sewage treatment plants | New South Wales

Authorities investigating mystery balls of debris that closed beaches in Sydney and the south coast in recent months have determined…

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Environment

‘The nation is watching’: sewage dumps in Windermere must end, says activist | Pollution

Celebrated by William Wordsworth, Windermere has long epitomised the natural timeless beauty of the Lake District, with millions of tourists…

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Environment

Thames Water data reveals raw sewage discharges in rivers rose 50% in 2024 | Thames Water

A record 50% more raw sewage was discharged into rivers in England by Thames Water last year compared with the…

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Environment

From sewage and scum to swimming in ‘blue gold’: how Switzerland transformed its rivers | Environment

In the first days of spring, people flock to Lake Geneva’s broad, tree-lined promenade, their faces tilted towards the sun.…

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Environment

UK government vows to clean up Windermere after sewage criticism | Pollution

The government has said it will “clean up Windermere” after criticism over the volume of sewage being pumped into England’s…

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Environment

US supreme court weakens rules on discharge of raw sewage into water supplies | US supreme court

The US supreme court has weakened rules on the discharge of raw sewage into water supplies in a 5-4 ruling…

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Health

Microbiologist calls for public vigilance and urgent action on the danger of raw sewage in UK seas

Aston University microbiologist Dr Jonathan Cox has written an article for the journal Microbiology on the dangers posed by raw…

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Environment

Anglian Water passed thousands of pollution tests at sewage plants that weren’t carried out | Water industry

The water firm Anglian Water passed thousands of pollution tests at its sewage plants that were never carried out. Operational…

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Environment

Treasury seeks to keep water firm fines earmarked for sewage cleanups | Rivers

Rachel Reeves’s Treasury is looking to keep millions of pounds levied on polluting water companies in fines that were meant…

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Environment

Clean water campaigners claim victory in Windermere sewage case | Pollution

The water company United Utilities has conceded defeat in its legal battle to block public access to data on treated…

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