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'I have never seen the pond so low in 17 years'

'I have never seen the pond so low in 17 years'
BBC Science Monday 17 August 2026, 05:01 UTC 1 min read
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James Herd, who works for Surrey Wildlife Trust, says everyone needs to prepare for extreme weather.

James Herd, who works for Surrey Wildlife Trust, says everyone needs to prepare for extreme weather.
James Herd (PERSON) Surrey Wildlife Trust (ORG)
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