Sewage, agriculture, and plastic pollution to blame for England's woeful river quality, MPs say

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Just 14 per cent of rivers in England meet 'good' environmental standards
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Just 14 per cent of rivers in England meet 'good' environmental standards

Environmental Audit Committee calls on government to lead crack down on water pollution

A step change in regulatory action and greater investment by water companies is urgently required to improve the water quality of England's rivers, a parliamentary committee has today warned. Just 14...

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