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How do we get our healthy rivers back?

Rare Earth

CHAPTER

Unveiling the State of our Rivers: History, Conservation, and Challenges

Exploring the historical importance of rivers in human societies, this chapter examines their roles in settlements, trade, and politics. It discusses the evolving focus on river conservation, emphasizing the need for individual and collective responsibility. The chapter also introduces the concept of tiny filter feeders for water purification and highlights the concerning report on the health of rivers in England and Northern Ireland.

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