Conservationists are concerned about the welfare of Kent's seal population due to the approval of floating pontoons for boats. Changes to the pollack quota are expected to significantly impact fishers in the south west. A report reveals that 83% of English rivers show high pollution from sewage and agriculture, with inadequate testing by environmental agencies. Private water companies are accused of polluting waterways for profit, prompting calls for automatic fines for sewage dumping and mandatory monitoring.
Private water bosses have continued to dump 💩 into our waterways - polluting for profit. Taking billions in dividends while destroying our environment. @UKLabour will bring in automatic fines for sewage dumping and mandatory monitoring of sewage outlet. https://t.co/uJDH3FezYL
BREAKING: 83% of English rivers contain evidence of high pollution caused by sewage and agricultural waste with scientists clear that data shows the accelerating extinction crisis is triggering collapse 🧵
The Environment Agency and Defra don’t bother testing England’s rivers for pollution properly. So the anglers have done it. 600 volunteers found our rivers are in a sorry state https://t.co/p13nKkC7Qe
🚨 BREAKING: 83% of English rivers have evidence of HIGH pollution from sewage and agriculture.
Changes to the quota for pollack will have a big impact on south west fishers. Despite knowing for months about this Ministers haven’t acted to support the industry in #plymouth and across the SW. Read about it in the Herald https://t.co/l2N4gqfSlv https://t.co/Vy6fmet4Nt
Conservationists have raised fears for the welfare of Kent's seal population following a decision to allow floating pontoons to be installed for boats. Tap below to read more: https://t.co/oak1MBKXfp