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Emili García-Berthou
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Ecology of freshwater fish and Invasion biology at the University of Girona (Girona, Catalonia, Spain). Dad of 2 & Bach and jazz enthusiast
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We identify three major areas where change is possible:
1. Rethinking research evaluation
2️. Strengthening training & mentorship
3️. Reducing and recognizing administrative tasks
November 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Illegal landfills, meanwhile, have no restrictions on what enters them, no lining + no filters. Until strong measures are taken to deal with illegal dumping, people's health will continue to be at risk from the chemicals they can contain.
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Fly-tippers dump ‘mountain’ of waste in Oxfordshire field
Area’s MP says it would cost more than local council’s annual budget to remove the 10-metre high pile of waste
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Historic landfills can contain items we use less today or wouldn't dispose of in landfill. Think lead paint or batteries, asbestos, arsenic. Until relatively recently, there was no requirement to line landfill. Many are in flood or coastal erosion zones.
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Landfills across England could be leaking harmful toxic ooze, warn experts
More than 21,000 old sites may be releasing ‘forever chemicals’ into land often left as open space
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM