Fly-tippers cover Oxfordshire field in mountain of waste
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Fly-tippers cover Oxfordshire field in mountain of waste
"From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging."
"This is an environmental catastrophe unfolding in plain sight. Every day that passes increases the risk of toxic run-off entering the river system, poisoning wildlife and threatening the health of the entire catchment. The Environment Agency must act now, not in months or years, which is their usual reaction time."
The Independent sends reporters to cover developing stories across topics including reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, and produces documentaries such as 'The A Word' highlighting American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet solicits donations to fund on-the-ground journalism and avoids paywalls so reporting remains available to all, asking supporters to pay if they can. A 150m-long, 6m-high heap of illegal plastic waste has covered a field next to the River Cherwell near Kidlington in Oxfordshire, reportedly dumped by an organised crime group. Charity Friends of the Thames warned of toxic run-off, wildlife poisoning and catchment health risks. An MP warned the pile increases the risk of fire.
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