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very worrying water news
Water extraction in England has hit record levels, pushing rivers to the brink.

As drought grips parts of the country, experts warn the surge in abstraction is unsustainable for rivers, wildlife and long-term supplies. 2/3

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
England’s rivers ‘under threat’ as water extraction surges to record levels
Exclusive: Investigation finds 76% rise in water taken from rivers and lakes for industrial or public consumption in two decades
www.theguardian.com
June 23, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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One of the things cut when the Conservative Party decided to slash funding for public services through Austerity was free English as a Second Language lessons (ESOL) for immigrants.

New arrivals want to integrate but Government doesn't help them - start with that.

web.archive.org/web/20151128...
May 12, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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Our county school system allowed the county police to conduct a training exercise on the combined campus of an elementary, middle, and high school, *and* the "welcome center" for ESOL students...and the county police brought Department of Homeland Security with them. 🤦🏼‍♂️

Really dangerous stuff.
May 21, 2025 at 10:50 PM