Energy & Utilities

United Utilities Fined £1m for Raw Sewage Discharge

United Utilities Fined £1m for Raw Sewage Discharge

United Utilities has been fined nearly £1m for illegally discharging raw sewage into the Lancashire coast, highlighting the ongoing challenges in w...

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Nepal Demands Climate Compensation for Flood Disaster

Nepal Demands Climate Compensation for Flood Disaster

Nepal is demanding $20 million in climate compensation for recent devastating floods, as a senior minister calls on the world's biggest polluters t...

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US Energy Secretary: Iran Nuclear Deal May Not Happen

US Energy Secretary: Iran Nuclear Deal May Not Happen

The US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that the US might not reach a nuclear agreement with Iran, signaling a potential shift toward military ...

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Air Conditioners: The Key to Surviving Extreme Heat

Air Conditioners: The Key to Surviving Extreme Heat

Air conditioners are increasingly recognized as our best defense against extreme heat, a reality that challenges traditional environmental narrativ...

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Jackdaw Gasfield Approval: UK Energy Security & Climate Impact

Jackdaw Gasfield Approval: UK Energy Security & Climate Impact

The Jackdaw gasfield approval by UK ministers is imminent, stirring debate over energy security and climate commitments. As the government weighs f...

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El Niño Warning: Brits Urged to Stock Up on Emergency Supplies

El Niño Warning: Brits Urged to Stock Up on Emergency Supplies

The El Niño warning has prompted UK ministers to urge citizens to stock up on emergency supplies as the UN reports the climate phenomenon is “super...

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Best Fans 2026: Top Picks for Energy-Efficient Cooling

Best Fans 2026: Top Picks for Energy-Efficient Cooling

Discover the best fans 2026 has to offer in our comprehensive, hands-on review. With summers growing hotter and energy costs rising, a high-quality...

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Thames Water Sewage Charges: Why Refusing to Pay Is Justified

Thames Water Sewage Charges: Why Refusing to Pay Is Justified

Thames Water sewage charges have become a flashpoint for consumer anger as the company continues to pollute Britain's rivers and coastlines. If you...

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OVO Energy Harassment of Autistic Man Sparks Ombudsman Ruling

OVO Energy Harassment of Autistic Man Sparks Ombudsman Ruling

OVO Energy harassment of an autistic man highlights a serious consumer protection issue. For years, an autistic man in Edinburgh received threateni...

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UN Warns Global Heating to Hit 1.8C: Climate Crisis Escalates

UN Warns Global Heating to Hit 1.8C: Climate Crisis Escalates

The UN warns global heating will hit at least 1.8°C, a stark reminder of the accelerating climate crisis. This sobering forecast from the UN Enviro...

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South Korea Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Landslide and Power Outages
South Korea Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Landslide and Power Outages
South Korea heavy rain has triggered a deadly landslide in Geoje, killing one person and injuring four others, as torrential downpours continue to batter the southern region. The interior and... Read more...
Country diary: It’s hard being a vicar in a long, hot summer
Country diary: It’s hard being a vicar in a long, hot summer
In a long, hot summer, a vicar faces unique challenges, from heavy polyester robes to finding ways to keep congregations cool. This country diary explores how churches become cool spaces... Read more...
Mike Hodgson: Soil Scientist Who Created National Soil Map
Mike Hodgson: Soil Scientist Who Created National Soil Map
Mike Hodgson, a leading soil scientist, was the driving force behind the creation of the National Soil Map of England and Wales in 1983. His work revolutionized environmental science and... Read more...
Climate Whiplash: The New Reality of Extreme Weather
Climate Whiplash: The New Reality of Extreme Weather
Climate whiplash is the new reality of extreme weather, lurching from bone-dry droughts to devastating floods. This summer has been the hottest, driest, and deadliest in English history, with nearly... Read more...
Global Heating: Unite's Contradictory Oil and Renewables Stance
Global Heating: Unite's Contradictory Oil and Renewables Stance
Global heating is forcing a reckoning with the contradictions in labor and energy policy, as Unite's mixed message on oilfields and worker safety highlights the urgent need for a just... Read more...
Climate Adaptation Crisis: Ministers Deny Scale of Threat
Climate Adaptation Crisis: Ministers Deny Scale of Threat
Climate adaptation is a critical issue that ministers are failing to address, as revealed by the shocking fact that only 20 of 6,600 Defra staff work on climate adaptation amid... Read more...
California Oil Pipeline Can Continue Operating After Judge Ruling
California Oil Pipeline Can Continue Operating After Judge Ruling
The California oil pipeline off the coast of Santa Barbara can continue operating after a federal judge ruled in favor of Sable Offshore Corporation, overriding state opposition. This decision marks... Read more...
Labour Could Lose 50 Seats to Greens Over North Sea Drilling
Labour Could Lose 50 Seats to Greens Over North Sea Drilling
New North Sea drilling could cost Labour up to 50 seats to the Green party, according to internal research shared with the Guardian. The analysis suggests that if the government... Read more...
Hawaii Power Restoration: Crews Work to Restore Electricity After Lala
Hawaii Power Restoration: Crews Work to Restore Electricity After Lala
Hawaii power restoration efforts are underway after Hurricane Lala caused widespread outages across the islands. Crews from Hawaiian Electric are working around the clock to bring electricity back to thousands... Read more...
UK Water Reuse System Blocked by Law: Urgent Reform
UK Water Reuse System Blocked by Law: Urgent Reform
The UK's largest water reuse system, installed at the Eddington urban quarter in Cambridgeshire, remains switched off due to outdated drinking water regulations, wasting thousands of litres daily. This model... Read more...
British energy bills forecast to hit three-year high this winter
British energy bills forecast to hit three-year high this winter
British energy bills are forecast to hit a three-year high this winter, according to new analysis from Cornwall Insight. The government's price cap is expected to rise by 4% to... Read more...
Tice Must Apologize to Firefighters for Extreme Heat Remark
Tice Must Apologize to Firefighters for Extreme Heat Remark
Richard Tice, the deputy leader of Reform UK, must apologize to firefighters for his recent 'enjoy it' extreme heat remark, according to Labour party chair Bridget Phillipson. The controversy has... Read more...