2026-07-31 08:06 UTC
‘It’s alright for them’: private schools and golf courses stay green despite England’s hosepipe bans
As parks turn brown and paddling pools go unfilled, exemptions mean sports pitches can stay lush – even in school holidays
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/31/england-hosepipe-ban-drought-private-schools-golf-courses-green-grass
#UKHeatwave #UKDrought #Inequality
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@AlienJay@burningboard.net 2026-07-31 11:27
@afewbugs@social.coop This morning @arthurdent@troet.cafe posted about his neighbour who filled his garden pool twice. He used almost 9000 gallons drinking water for it. 🤯 https://troet.cafe/@arthurdent/117012789995424795