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🌊 The government wants to make sure water companies stop harming rivers and seas. They plan new rules that fine them faster and up to £500,000 if they break the rules.
⚖️ Right now, it's hard to punish small or medium offences because the law takes too long. The new plan makes it easier to prove when a company has done something wrong.
🚨 Some penalties will be automatic, like a speeding ticket, when companies clearly break simple rules such as not reporting pollution quickly.
💧 The Environment Agency will get stronger powers, better tools, and more workers to protect nature and clean the water.
🌍 The goal is cleaner rivers, lakes, and seas, and to make sure companies, not customers, pay for their mistakes.

🌳 Many cities used to care only about fast cars and big roads, which made them noisy and dirty. Now, people want cities that are cleaner, safer, and fun to live in.
🏞️ In Medellín, Colombia, a big road was buried underground and turned into a beautiful park with trees, playgrounds, and places to relax. It helped people feel connected again.
🚴 In Montréal, Canada, an old canal became a lively place for biking, kayaking, and walking. It brings people together and celebrates nature and history.
🤝 People who live in these cities share ideas in meetings and workshops so projects fit what everyone needs.
💡 When cities plan transport that helps people, nature, and jobs, everyone wins and the planet gets healthier too.