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3,000 Residents Unite Against Cargill Over River Pollution

5/28/2025

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In 2020, researchers Alison Caffyn and Christine Hugh-Jones uncovered a troubling connection between chicken manure from local farms and pollution in the River Wye, devastating its ecosystem. Now, 3,000 residents are taking a stand against Cargill and Avara Foods, alleging that these companies have turned a blind eye to the environmental consequences of their actions.

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In 2020, researchers Alison Caffyn and Christine Hugh-Jones uncovered a troubling connection between chicken manure from local farms and pollution in the River Wye, devastating its ecosystem. Now, 3,000 residents are taking a stand against Cargill and Avara Foods, alleging that these companies have turned a blind eye to the environmental consequences of their actions.