The vast majority of England's rivers, lakes and coastal waters are polluted, according to a new survey by the Environment Agency.
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The vast majority of England’s rivers, lakes and coastal waters are polluted, according to a new survey by the Environment Agency.
Its research found just 14% are in good ecological health while not a single body of water is safe from toxic chemicals. Our north of England correspondent Clare Fallon was live on the River Aire for us.
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