Country Diary: Kneeling by the River, Hoping for Clean Water
A reflective account of a riverside visit, blending personal observation with concerns over water quality and environmental health in natural settings.
Category : River Thames
Colorado River Deadline: Seven States Must Agree on Water Cuts
The Colorado River, a lifeline for 40 million people, faces a critical deadline as seven states struggle to agree on water cuts amid climate pressures and overdraft.
Thames May Get First Official Swimming Spot - Is It Safe?
A section of the River Thames in Ham and Kingston could become the first official bathing site on the river, part of 13 new proposed swimming locations. However, water quality issues including sewage pollution raise safety concerns.
Thames at Ham Proposed as London's First River Bathing Site
The Thames at Ham in southwest London has been shortlisted as one of 13 new designated bathing water sites across England, marking a potential milestone for river swimming in the capital.
London's Thames to Get First Official Wild Swimming Spot
The Government has proposed 13 new official bathing sites, including the first designated swimming spot on the River Thames in West London, marking a significant improvement in water quality since the river was declared biologically dead in the 1950s.
Thames to Heat London Landmarks via New Network
A £72.7 million project will use the River Thames to provide low-carbon heating for iconic London buildings like the National Theatre and King's College London.
Noosa Houseboat Owners Protest 28-Day Anchoring Rule
Houseboat residents in Noosa River, priced out of the housing market, face eviction due to a new 28-day anchoring limit, sparking debates over class and river access.
Thames to Heat London Landmarks in £72.7m Scheme
A £72.7 million heat network will use the River Thames to provide low-carbon heating for landmarks like the National Theatre and King's College London, cutting emissions and energy bills.
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