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The dawn of green

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In 1870 the burgeoning city of Manchester purchased a lake in Cumbria, Thirlmere, to provide a water supply. The conversion of lake to reservoir sparked one of the earlist environmental campaigns. Harriet Ritvo revisits the controversy & considers what lessons …

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In 1870 the burgeoning city of Manchester purchased a lake in Cumbria, Thirlmere, to provide a water supply. The conversion of lake to reservoir sparked one of the earlist environmental campaigns. Harriet Ritvo revisits the controversy & considers what lessons it has left with us.

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"In 1870 the burgeoning city of Manchester purchased a lake in Cumbria, Thirlmere, to provide a water supply. The conversion of lake to reservoir sparked one of the earlist environmental …"

— Margaret

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