Certain lake bacteria found to help in fight against plastic pollution
Researchers have discovered that certain lake bacteria in 29 different Scandinavian lakes grow quicker and more efficiently on the remains of plastic bags than on natural matter like leaves and twigs.
Campaign group calls government action on water quality ‘unacceptable’
A campaigning group, River Action, has called the government’s water quality targets ‘unacceptable’ and is urging ministers to step up their ambitions.
