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Many protected landscapes owned by English water firms in disrepair, data shows

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Exclusive: Figures reveal just 16% of company-controlled sites of special scientific interest are in good conditionWater companies are allowing important natural landscapes they own to fall into disrepair, data shows, with only 16% of sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs) under their control in good condition.The companies have been accused of “polluting for profit” by not investing to improve the status of their SSSIs. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/aug/31/water-companies-natural-england-sites-special-scientific-interest

Author : Helena Horton Environment reporter

Publish date : 2024-08-31 06:00:28

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