Pollution harms wildlife in 25% of England’s neighbourhoods
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    Pollution harms wildlife in 25% of England’s neighbourhoods

    New research shows that over a quarter of England’s neighbourhoods have pollution levels severely harmful to wildlife. This is the 3Bee format for sustainable news in under 1 minute—discover key facts and share the news!

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    04/09/2024Of 3Bee, Lisa Santillo
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    What you need to know about England's pollution crisis

    • Pollution Hotspots: over 9,000 neighbourhoods in England, or 27.5%, are identified as "pollution hotspots" where air, water, noise, and light pollution exceed levels harmful to nature.

    • Wildlife at Risk: one in six species in England is threatened by extinction due to pollution from pesticides, sewage dumping, and toxic chemicals, worsened by fewer restrictions post-Brexit.

    • Key Affected Areas: areas like Chelsea, Fulham, Salford, and Battersea are among the most polluted, with severe impacts on local ecosystems.

    • Learn More: Dive deeper by reading the full article here: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/sep/03/pollution-levels-highly-harmful-to-wildlife-in-quarter-of-englands-areas-research-finds

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