Sewage spills highlight the urgent need to upgrade the UK’s ageing sewer network.
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The UK’s Victorian-era sewer network is at breaking point.
In the aftermath of a sewer overflow, “flushable” wipes are entangled in the vegetation.
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Flushable wipes have won a victory in the Federal Court, but you still shouldn’t put them down the toilet.
Hull Peninsula and part of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area.
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A few decades ago Boston Harbor was one of the nation’s dirtiest water bodies. Now, healthier fish in the harbor underscore that a multibillion-dollar cleanup has succeeded.
Eating raw oysters can put you at risk of food-borne illnesses, such as norovirus, hepatitis A and salmonella. And, sadly, hot sauce, lemon juice and alcohol do not reduce the risks.
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In the wake of a norovirus outbreak traced to raw oysters from British Columbia, our expert explains how to eat this culinary delicacy safely.