Water Matters

12/11/2025

🌊 Dive into "The Ocean’s Hidden Plastic Problem" 🌊

Did you know that microplastics are everywhere, even in the air we breathe and the food we eat? 😮 Part of the Water Keepers series, this eye-opening article from Water Matters reveals how these invisible plastics travel from our homes to the oceans. Discover the surprising sources of microplastics, like the clothes we wear and the cosmetics we use, and learn what you can do to help combat this global issue. 🌍💧

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Let's make waves for a cleaner, healthier planet! 🌊💙

Part of The Water Keepers series, uncover how invisible plastics travel through clothes, cosmetics, and oceans, and what you can do about it.

10/11/2025

🚰💧 Discover the Hidden Water Crisis in the UK’s Wealthiest Cities! 💧🚰

In "The Dry Divide: Water Poverty in the UK’s Richest Cities," we dive into a shocking reality: water poverty is hitting even the most affluent areas. Behind the shiny skyscrapers and booming property markets, people like 76-year-old Anna Petrova in Sidcup are facing dry taps and water shortages. Imagine living in a place where property prices soar, yet basic water systems are failing.

Anna's story is a wake-up call. For twelve days, her block had no running water, relying on insufficient bottled water deliveries. This isn't a tale from a distant past - it's happening now, in the heart of London’s commuter belt.

As gentrification reshapes our cities, the cracks in infrastructure are becoming impossible to ignore. How can we ensure sustainable water solutions for everyone, regardless of their postcode?

Join the conversation and explore the full story in Water Matters. Let's work together for a future where water poverty is a thing of the past. 🌍💦

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In Britain’s wealthiest urban postcodes, water poverty is no longer hidden on the margins. Behind the glass towers and regeneration schemes, ageing pipes and unequal investment are leaving thousands without safe, affordable water.

07/11/2025

🎬 The best videos don’t just show products — they tell stories. And the real stories? That’s where the impact is.
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06/11/2025

💧 Hosepipe bans? Not a problem for Chris. His water butts were ready — and they kept his garden thriving. 🎧 Catch the full Water Matters episode now on YouTube & Spotify!

05/11/2025

🌊 The River Wharfe Incident: When England’s Cleanest Waters Turned Brown 🌊

Ilkley's River Wharfe, once a beacon of environmental success, faces a new challenge. A recent sewage spill has turned its clear waters brown, raising concerns among locals and environmentalists alike. 🚨

On a crisp autumn morning, walkers noticed the river's unusual color and a faint sour smell. The BBC reports that untreated sewage from a Yorkshire Water overflow is to blame. This is a big deal because the River Wharfe was the first inland river in England to get Designated Bathing Water status in 2020, thanks to the efforts of the Ilkley Clean River Group. 🌿

The Environment Agency is investigating, but this incident highlights how fragile our progress in protecting natural resources can be. Let's keep the conversation going and push for stronger protections for our rivers! 💪

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Ilkley’s River Wharfe was once a symbol of citizen-led environmental progress, the first inland river in England to gain designated bathing-water status. A recent sewage spill has tested not only the river’s resilience but public trust in the system meant to protect it.

05/11/2025

💡 Real problems, real people, real solutions. These are the stories showing how water-saving efforts actually work.
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04/11/2025

🌿 Gardening isn’t just good for the planet — it’s good for the mind. For many, it’s a lifeline in green.
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03/11/2025

📉 What happens when your local reservoir is so dry it's growing grass? One personal story reveals a much wider issue. 🎧 Catch the full Water Matters episode now on YouTube & Spotify!

03/11/2025

🌊 Dive into the world of water politics with "The Liquid Divide: Part 1 The Water Line. Trump, Carney, and the Politics of Liquid Power" 🌍

Did you know that water is becoming the defining geopolitical resource of the 21st century? 💧 From the Great Lakes to the Nile Basin, the thirst for freshwater is reshaping global power dynamics. In Part One, explore how Donald Trump's call for Canadian water sparked a diplomatic storm with Mark Carney. What started as a debate over "water exports" is now a test of national sovereignty.

Join us on this journey through the politics of liquid power and discover how water is redrawing borders and alliances. 🌐

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Across continents, the world’s thirst for freshwater is testing borders, alliances, and the limits of diplomacy. Water is no longer a quiet environmental concern; it is the defining geopolitical resource of the twenty-first century.

30/10/2025

🌿💧 Discover the Hidden Crisis Behind the UK's Harvest 💧🌿

In the lush fields of British agriculture, there's a story that often goes untold. While irrigation systems keep crops thriving, the migrant workers who pick them face a different reality. Meet Timur, a 28-year-old from Kyrgyzstan, who came to the UK with hopes of a better life. Instead, he found himself in a field with limited access to water and basic sanitation.

"The water tap outside the caravan block rarely worked," Timur shares. "Sometimes I had to take a bottle of water with me into the field because I knew I would not have access when I needed it."

This isn't just Timur's story. It's a widespread issue affecting many in the UK's horticulture sector. As we enjoy the fruits of their labor, let's not forget the challenges these workers face daily.

Read more about this pressing issue in "Dry Work: The Water Crisis Behind the UK’s Harvest" on Water Matters. Let's raise awareness and push for change in the conditions of those who feed us.

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In the green fields of British agriculture, irrigation keeps crops alive but not always the people who pick them. Migrant workers face inadequate access to water, sanitation and dignity while powering the nation’s harvest.

28/10/2025

🌍 Join the Refill Revolution! 🌿

Did you know that refilling isn't just for water bottles anymore? Across Britain, people are embracing a new way to cut down on plastic waste by refilling everything from pasta jars to detergent bottles. This movement, started by City to Sea, is redefining how we think about packaging and waste.

In a small shop in Bristol, a woman fills her glass jar with pasta, surrounded by shelves of grains, herbs, and eco-friendly detergents. It's a simple act with a big impact. With Britain using around 13 billion plastic bottles each year, it's time to rethink our habits.

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Let's make a change, one refill at a time! 💧♻️

Refilling is no longer just for water bottles. Across Britain, people are topping up pasta jars, detergent bottles and coffee cups as part of a fast-growing movement that’s cutting waste, saving money, and reshaping everyday shopping.

28/10/2025

🌞 It was the sunniest summer on record — and one of the driest. Oxfordshire and beyond are still under hosepipe bans.
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