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A huge mass of used wet wipes has formed an 'island' that has changed the course of (the Thames) [View all]
https://www.businessinsider.nl/a-huge-mass-of-used-wet-wipes-has-formed-an-island-that-has-changed-the-course-of-englands-second-longest-river-mp-says/A huge mass of used wet wipes has formed an ‘island’ that has changed the course of England’s second longest river, MP says
Alia Shoaib
02 jul 2022
• A huge mass of wet wipes has formed in the Thames in London, changing the course of the river.
• The "wet wipe island" is the size of two tennis courts.
• Ministers are urging the public to not flush wet wipes, and are considering a ban on those that contain plastic.
A "wet wipe island" the size of two tennis courts has formed in the Thames, causing the river as it flows through London to change course, according to The Times of London.
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Alia Shoaib
02 jul 2022
• A huge mass of wet wipes has formed in the Thames in London, changing the course of the river.
• The "wet wipe island" is the size of two tennis courts.
• Ministers are urging the public to not flush wet wipes, and are considering a ban on those that contain plastic.
A "wet wipe island" the size of two tennis courts has formed in the Thames, causing the river as it flows through London to change course, according to The Times of London.
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