Dangerous pesticides and pet flea treatment detected in English rivers for first time
by Helena Horton Environment reporter from Environment | The Guardian on (#6Y1DH)
Exclusive: Wensum and Tone found to have high concentrations of chemicals that are toxic to aquatic life
Dangerous modern pesticides used in agriculture and pet flea treatment have been detected for the first time in English rivers, research has found.
Scientists have called for stricter regulation around high-risk farming pesticides and flea treatments for pets because of the deadly effects they have on fish and other aquatic life when they make their way into rivers.
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