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Sewage Hits The Fan, Again!

Sewage spills by water companies in England more than doubled in 2023.

Today we look at the increase in sewage spills into England鈥檚 waterways and how the Competition and Markets Authority is trying to prevent 鈥榞reenwashing鈥� by fashion companies.

Adam is joined by 麻豆社 climate reporter Esme Stallard to help explore these two stories.

麻豆社 Panorama and Countryfile journalist Joe Crowley speaks to Adam and Esme about the amount of sewage in Britain鈥檚 rivers and seas. And 麻豆社 Newsbeat鈥檚 Pria Rai, explains why fashion companies are promising to change the way they present the environmental impact of their clothes.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the 麻豆社. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade and Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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