A new ‘Muck Map’ of the UK has revealed that areas with high levels of pollution from factory farms are experiencing a halt in housebuilding, with the Severn, Great Ouse, Ouse, Trent, Norfolk Rivers Group, and Wye river catchments most at risk. Intensive farming is blamed for river pollution emergencies, but national planning rules still allow factory farms to be built in already polluted areas. In response, Natural England has advised against granting permission for new homes in areas with nutrient overload, in an effort to prevent further harm to rivers and streams.
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Chara, Mogilny in '25 Hockey Hall of Fame class
The Hockey Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2025, featuring first-year eligible players Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton, and Duncan Keith, along with Alexander Mogilny, who has finally been inducted after a long wait. This recognition highlights the significant contributions of these players to the sport of hockey. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Hockey Hall of Fame is celebrating some really great hockey players this year, like Zdeno Chara and Joe...
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