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SWLNsinkhole – by Isobel Williams A huge sinkhole in Surrey is continuing to grow today (Weds) – as villagers said they are still “in shock”. Surrey County Council (SCC) has declared a major incident in Godstone, with around 30 homes estimated to be inside an evacuation cordon. The original hole first appeared in the high street on Monday evening – growing to at least 65ft (20m) long by Tuesday lunchtime. But a second opening has now appeared, the BBC reports. A helicopter could be seen circulating above the scene this morning, with bright orange barriers closing the the High Street…

Plastic pollution has emerged as a critical environmental challenge, with vast quantities of discarded plastic inundating our planet and posing significant threats to wildlife and potentially human health. Despite efforts to address this crisis, the sheer volume of plastic waste overwhelms current waste management systems globally, prompting urgent calls for action. Originating primarily from the proliferation of disposable plastic products, plastic pollution is starkly visible in developing nations where inadequate garbage collection exacerbates the issue. However, developed countries with low recycling rates also grapple with the proper disposal of plastic waste. The severity of this crisis has spurred initiatives, including…