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River Wye granted 'living ecosystem' status in UK first charter
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Environment·5/24/2026AI summary

River Wye granted 'living ecosystem' status in UK first charter

The River Wye catchment has been recognised as a living ecosystem with intrinsic rights in a UK-first charter, aiming to protect the polluted river. This initiative, part of the global 'rights of nature' movement, grants the river rights to flow, biodiversity, and freedom from pollution, with local councils adopting the charter and campaigners pushing for stronger regulation and enforcement.

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