Is the Thames a triumph of engineering or an environmental failure?
In short: The Thames is frequently cited as a global success story of urban river restoration. This talk by Professor Carolyn Roberts examines the tension between visible ecological recovery and the ongoing reality of industrial pollution and legal controversy.
While 19th-century engineering successfully mitigated sewage problems and allowed species like salmon and otters to flourish, the river faces modern crises. High chemical levels and significant environmental offenses by Thames Water PLC continue to compromise ecosystems and human health.
The discussion contextualizes these issues within the debate over the Thames Tideway tunnel and the legal actions currently being taken against six English water companies for sewage pollution.
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