🚨 Part 1/2 stories looking at human health risks posed by abandoned metal mines across Britain. At least 500 tonnes of harmful metals leak into the Welsh environment each year from just 129, according to government estimates obtained by the Financial Times on.ft.com/3IQFnCt

These stories are ideally timed for my latest paper, preprint available now but final version due later this week, on Welsh metal mines, and if they’ll improve with just time alone…

Nantymwyn mentioned in the Senedd! 🚨 Great to see this important topic raised

Thread: It's the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Channel Tunnel In an effort to extend its benefits beyond the south east of England, plans were made for a night train between Swansea and Paris This is the story of Wales' own wagons-lit...

I'm looking forward to discussing metal mine pollution at this session tomorrow!

How long does the pollution go on for after closure? Quite some time… sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #metalmines #metalmineswales

We are deeply concerned by what we have heard about metal mine pollution in Wales. Unless urgent action is taken, the issue has the potential to become an environmental and public health scandal. Read our letter to the Welsh Government 👇 committees.parliament.uk/committee/162/…

Great to see pioneering pollution research carried out by Dr. Kathleen Carpenter @aberuni #Wales cited 100 years later. Long-term changes in water quality downstream of three abandoned metal mines... by Aaron Todd Iain Robertson (inactive) Paul Edwards & others sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Not just old metal mines in Wales, Laura Hughes finds evidence of contaminated livestock in England too

Not long to go until our annual concert! 13th July at 7pm in St Mary’s Church, Swansea. Tickets just £15! tinyurl.com/53tzt497 Manon Ogwen South Wales Argus Enjoy Swansea Bay Visit Swansea Bay Visit Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 #Choir #Concert #Swansea #MaleVoiceChoir #WhatsOnSwansea

Fabulous way to start a journey on Trafnidiaeth Cymru Trenau Transport for Wales Rail’s Gerald, good value, tasty, and excellent service from Tony in the kitchen and Jose in the carriage. I think every other Cardiff - Manchester train has this, plus a useful evening train all the way to Swansea. #Train #FryUp #TfW

Little bit of local history in my garage floor - rail from the short lived Constitution Hill funicular railway, Swansea. #Rail #Track #Swansea #ConstitutionHill #Funicular #Abandoned #Garage

My Water team from WSP in the UK & Ireland Cardiff were part of the successful attempt at a Guinness World Records for the largest ever river clean, organised by Kate Strong, with 1327 volunteers! Check out our before and afters #TaffTidy #WeAreWSP #RiverClean

Great interview covering Welsh lead mines and more!