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Thames Water fined £3.3m over river sewage (www.bbc.co.uk)

submitted 2 years ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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The firm pumped millions of litres of sewage into rivers, turning them black and killing fish.

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 2 years ago (1 children)

So crazy that they just get a small fine for such large scale environmental damage. There should be prison sentences!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

Ah but you see, the market will determine the real punishment, as informed consumers will now punish thames water by withdrawing their business (and forgoing drinking water, showers and laundry etc). This makes it all more efficient you see.