In the first episode of Thames Unfiltered, host Lucy Tobin asks the question:
How healthy is the Thames today?
Since being declared biologically dead in the mid-20th century, we explore the state of the Thames today, and who and what will impact its future.
We examine the role of Thames Water, the impact of climate change and population growth, the importance of the river’s tributaries and ecosystems, and whether major projects like London’s £5 billion “super sewer” - the Tideway Tunnel - can help secure the river’s future.
As the debate over Britain's waterways intensifies, this episode sets the scene for a series exploring one of the country's most important rivers—and everything that depends on it.
Listen to Thames Unfiltered, brought to you by The Standard, in association with Thames Water. All content has been created under The Standard's editorial control.
Next episode: What exactly is in the Thames? We investigate the pollutants, runoff and hidden contaminants affecting river health, and ask what \"clean water\" really means.
We hope you enjoy this new series from The Standard. To listen to more episodes now, check out Thames Unfiltered.
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