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London tackles "Wet Wipe Island," a 180-ton block polluting the Thames, in a historic clean-up effort.
London is undertaking a historic clean-up of the Thames River, targeting a 820-foot stretch polluted with 180 tons of flushed wet wipes, dubbed "Wet Wipe Island."
This marks the UK's first mechanical attempt to remove such waste, following years of volunteer clean-ups.
The operation, using heavy machinery, aims to restore the river ecosystem, which supports over 125 fish species and shark nurseries.
The UK government plans to ban plastic-containing wet wipes by 2026, addressing the broader issue of pollution that costs the country millions annually.
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Londres hace frente a "Wet Wipe Island", un bloque de 180 toneladas que contamina el Támesis, en un esfuerzo histórico de limpieza.