How are toxic chemicals getting into our rivers, and what impacts are these having on river life? Is the UK's poor chemical regulation policy making us 'the dirty man of Europe' again? And what roles do nature-based solutions and changing our habits at home have in protecting our freshwater?

This week we speak to Dr Rob Collins, Director of Science and Policy at The Rivers Trust, and Dr Bella Davies, CEO of South East Rivers Trust, for a deep dive on chemical pollution in rivers.

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Read more about chemical pollution in our rivers in the State of Our Rivers Report.

See what else South East Rivers Trust is doing to restore and protect rivers in the South East of England.

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