Hold corporations to account for river pollution

I've seen the state of our local rivers in Liverpool and it's heartbreaking. As a social worker, I've worked with families who rely on these waterways for recreation and relaxation, only to find them polluted by corporate greed. The current system of fines is clearly not working, and I agree that we need to take a tougher stance on environmental crimes.

However, I think we need to take a more nuanced approach than just imposing hefty fines on corporations. We need to look at the root causes of pollution and address the systemic issues that allow it to happen. For example, many of our local water treatment plants are outdated and in desperate need of investment, but the funding just isn't there. Instead of just punishing corporations, we should be investing in our infrastructure and providing support for businesses to adopt sustainable practices.