Says it all really.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/sep/25/chicken-farm-giant-linked-to-river-wye-decline-was-sued-over-water-blight-in-us

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Dear Friends, We have a very timely meeting this week with the journalist Robin Eveleigh who has just had this story published in The Observer today: 'Chicken farm giant linked to River Wye decline was sued over water blight in the US'. Robin has unearthed some crucial documents relating to a US legal case, brought by the State of Oklahoma against Cargill and a host of other poultry companies for the pollution of the Illinois River. The Illinois River was a scenic and beautiful river which suffered pollution from the intensive poultry industry's manure, leading to algal blooms. Sound familiar? Please join us to discuss what the Wye can learn from the tragedy in Illinois.  Our Chair Tom Tibbits was quoted in the Observer, saying: “To see history repeating like this is heartbreaking. Where’s the corporate responsibility? They had the knowledge but didn’t clean up their act.” Here are the details for the Zoom meeting: Tuesday 27 Sep - 7pm - Zoom meeting with journalist Robin Eveleigh to discuss poultry pollution, the Illinois River, Cargill and Avara https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84428340182?pwd=enNSODhFNWg2WVROY3AxeTFpT081UT09   Meeting ID: 844 2834 0182 Passcode: river We hope to see you there! With best wishes, Friends of the Upper Wye

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