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Brian McHugh
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Writer for Yorkshire Bylines in the UK
https://yorkshirebylines.co.uk/author/brianmchugh/

Climate Book reviewer at https://climatewithbrian.com/
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Brian McHugh @brianmchugh.bsky.social · Dec 16
UK Inland bathing sites polluted with 'perfect storm'of chemical cocktails

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UK inland bathing sites polluted with ‘perfect storm’ of chemical cocktails
A new study reveals UK rivers are polluted with harmful chemicals and antibiotic-resistant genes, endangering health and ecosystems
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Main Topic: Revealed- Europe’s Water Reserves Drying Up Due to Climate Breakdown via @theguardian.com
On The Extreme Temperature Diary SAT 11/29/2025
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November 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Even as the party rolls back climate action, Reform-controlled councils sit on some of England’s worst rising flood risks

By Nafeez Ahmed
Drowning in denial: one in five homes in Reform UK heartlands faces flooding in 25 years
Even as the party rolls back climate action, Reform-controlled councils sit on some of England’s worst rising flood risks
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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At least 8,000 illegal waste sites in UK, research suggests

Fantastic from @leanahosea.bsky.social

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At least 8,000 illegal waste sites in UK, research suggests
Exclusive: Concerns over impact on health and environment, as well as £1.63bn in avoided landfill tax
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November 29, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Water reserves drying up in face of climate change.

Our latest article, out now:

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Revealed: Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown
Exclusive: UCL scientists find large swathes of southern Europe are drying up, with ‘far-reaching’ implications
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November 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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At least 8,000 illegal waste sites in UK, research suggests

Fantastic from @leanahosea.bsky.social

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At least 8,000 illegal waste sites in UK, research suggests
Exclusive: Concerns over impact on health and environment, as well as £1.63bn in avoided landfill tax
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November 29, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Revealed: Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown

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Revealed: Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown
Exclusive: UCL scientists find large swathes of southern Europe are drying up, with ‘far-reaching’ implications
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security

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Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
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November 28, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security

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Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn

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Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change
Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn
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November 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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✍️ Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change

Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn

By Brian McHugh

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Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change
Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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So many existing oil + gas licenses, pipelines, wells are sited in Marine 'Protected' Areas, as shown on our Watershed Pollution Map. The pollution risks + risks to wildlife if existing licences are expanded are likely to be huge:

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Our Watershed Pollution Map filtered to show existing oil and gas licenses, wells, pipelines and how they cross with Marine Protected Areas.
November 27, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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yorkshirebylines.co.uk
✍️ Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change

Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn

By Brian McHugh

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Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change
Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change

Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn

By Brian McHugh
Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change
Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn

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yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/environ...
Plastic pollution: a crisis requiring systemic change
Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Just some of the fantastic books from 2025 which I have had the pleasure of reviewing!
November 26, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Plastic nurdles found at 84% of UK sites of special scientific interest

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Plastic nurdles found at 84% of UK sites of special scientific interest
Environmental charity Fidra says 168 of 195 SSSIs it surveyed are contaminated with tiny pellets
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November 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Plastic nurdles found at 84% of UK sites of special scientific interest

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Plastic nurdles found at 84% of UK sites of special scientific interest
Environmental charity Fidra says 168 of 195 SSSIs it surveyed are contaminated with tiny pellets
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Just some of the fantastic books from 2025 which I have had the pleasure of reviewing!
November 26, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Manufacturers start to phase out production of ‘forever chemicals’

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Manufacturers start to phase out production of ‘forever chemicals’
Groups including BASF respond to increased risk of litigation over ‘PFAS’ substances and regulatory intervention
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November 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Thousands of trees being given away to residents

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Thousands of free trees being given away to Wakefield residents
Wakefield Council has teamed up with the Woodland Trust in a bid to improve the area's biodiversity.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Main Topic: Home Prices on a Warming Planet Via
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On The Extreme Temperature Diary SUN 11/23/2025
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November 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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🔴Drowning in Denial: One in Five Homes in Reform UK Heartlands Could Be Under Water Within 25 Years

As Nigel Farage’s party scraps climate schemes around the country, new data shows flood risk surging across the ten councils it leads, reports @nafeez.bsky.social

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Drowning in Denial: One in Five Homes in Reform UK Heartlands Could Be Under Water Within 25 Years
As Nigel Farage's party scraps climate schemes around the country, new data shows flood risk surging across the ten councils it leads
bylinetimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Drowning in denial

Why Reform's plans leave people vulnerable

Fantastic piece from @nafeez.bsky.social
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Drowning in Denial: One in Five Homes in Reform UK Heartlands Could Be Under Water Within 25 Years
As Nigel Farage's party scraps climate schemes around the country, new data shows flood risk surging across the ten councils it leads
bylinetimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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Drowning in denial

Why Reform's plans leave people vulnerable

Fantastic piece from @nafeez.bsky.social
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bylinetimes.com/2025/11/20/d...
Drowning in Denial: One in Five Homes in Reform UK Heartlands Could Be Under Water Within 25 Years
As Nigel Farage's party scraps climate schemes around the country, new data shows flood risk surging across the ten councils it leads
bylinetimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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Flooded and forgotten: the UK’s waters are rising and we’re being kept in the dark

Fantastic piece here

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Flooded and forgotten: the UK’s waters are rising and we’re being kept in the dark | John Harris
Rescue operations in Wales, submerged railway lines in Cornwall – these events are ever more common. So why have we utterly failed to prepare, asks Guardian columnist John Harris
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM