2024-12-10 22:10:36
Tired Earth
By The Editorial Board
The cause and source of pollution in a Lincolnshire river which killed thousands of fish has been identified, the Environment Agency (EA) said.
Thousands of fish - dead or gasping for air - were spotted in the River Witham between Kirkstead Bridge and Bardney Bridge, near Woodhall Spa, on Sunday.
Reports of dead fish were also received from the Boston area, 20 miles away.
The EA said the pollution was due to ammonia in the waterway and its source has been found.
In a statement, it said: "We have identified the source and cause of the pollution in the River Witham, [but] due to ongoing investigations and possible enforcement action we're unable to give further details at this time."
The statement added: "As a precaution, our advice is to keep pets and livestock out of the water, not to take and use water from the river, and not to eat dead fish."
Levels of ammonia are being monitored.
Source : www.bbc.com
Most Viewed
Deforestation and climate change
2024-12-10 22:10:35
Air pollution
2024-12-10 22:10:35
Five ways to take action on climate change
2024-12-10 22:10:35
Four of world's biggest cities to ban diesel cars from their centres
2024-12-10 22:10:35
Pollution emitted near equator has biggest impact on global ozone
2024-12-10 22:10:35
Why we need a UN Treaty on plastic pollution The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a UK charity working on business, learning, insights & analysis, and communications to accelerate the transition towards the circular economy.
Air Pollution for Kids Air is all around us and we need it to survive.
Why We Need to Stop Plastic Pollution? Our oceans are being filled and killed by throwaway plastics.
Climate Change, Ecological Crisis and Sustainability We are all agents for change in climate action.
Climate Racism Climate Racism: Social Inequalities in the Age of Climate Change
Comment