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EA: act now or face further water shortages

The National Drought Group has this week warned that a ‘complete gear change’ is needed to avoid a repeat of this summer’s water shortage.

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
EA: act now or face further water shortages

The National Drought Group has this week warned that a complete gear change is needed to avoid a repeat of this summers water shortage. The body, made up of senior members of the Environment Agency,...

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