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Ms Evans Leads UK’s Largest Ever Environmental Pollution Claim Against River Wye Polluters in High Court Ms Evans Leads UK’s Largest Ever Environmental Pollution Claim Against River Wye Polluters in High Court

Ms Evans, a wildlife filmmaker, said the River Wye no longer looks, feels or smells as it should near her home. She described systemic failure along the river Ms Evans told BBC News that years of pollution have…

She described systemic failure along the river

Ms Evans, a wildlife filmmaker, said the River Wye no longer looks, feels or smells as it should near her home.

She described systemic failure along the river

Ms Evans told BBC News that years of pollution have degraded the Wye, making legal action necessary to hold polluters accountable.

This is the UK’s largest ever environmental pollution claim

The case has reached the High Court, marking the largest environmental pollution claim in the country’s history.

This is the UK's largest ever environmental pollution claim
High Court Ms Evans Evans

What is the basis of the claim?

The claim is based on alleged systemic pollution affecting the River Wye, as described by Ms Evans.

Who is bringing the claim?

Ms Evans, a wildlife filmmaker living near the River Wye, is involved in the legal action.

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