Throughout British history rivers have been of profound economic, social and cultural importance – yet as we see with increasing frequency they have the poten

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This ia a synopsis and review of the major rivers of the world.

The Cretaceous Chalk aquifers of Northern Europe underlie and support many sensitive ecosystems whilst at the same time being an important source of drinking wa