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flag London tackles "Wet Wipe Island," a 180-ton block polluting the Thames, in a historic clean-up effort.

flag 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." flag This marks the UK's first mechanical attempt to remove such waste, following years of volunteer clean-ups. flag The operation, using heavy machinery, aims to restore the river ecosystem, which supports over 125 fish species and shark nurseries. flag 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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