Environment Agency says persistent pollutants, including heavy metals left behind by historic mining, can take decades to break down, in some cases continuing to accumulate
Environment Agency says persistent pollutants, including heavy metals left behind by historic mining, can take decades to break down, in some cases continuing to accumulate
Across Europe, some 435,000 hectares already burned so far this year, around 100,000 hectares more compared to same period in 2025, according to environmental organization WWF06 August 2026
