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Adam Vaughan
Environment editor at The Times. He discusses the state of England's rivers, the movement to grant rivers personhood, and the roles of water companies and farmers in river pollution.
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Jul 31, 2025
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Why rivers need human rights
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Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor at The Times, dives into the revolutionary movement to grant personhood to rivers, highlighted by a Hampshire council's decision for the River Test. He discusses the urgent environmental crisis of river pollution and the strong role of water companies and farmers in this issue. Vaughan emphasizes the cultural significance of UK rivers, the rise of grassroots activism, and the transformative potential of recognizing nature's rights. He also touches on the community joy brought by wild swimming and the increasing public connection to natural waterways.
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