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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Drought Exposes UK Water Inequality and Climate Risks
Drought Exposes UK Water Inequality and Climate Risks
Drought conditions in the UK are exposing deep inequalities and climate vulnerabilities, as water shortages affect communities unevenly and highlight the need for urgent utility reform. The recent announcement that... Read more...
How Renewable Is Your Electricity Tariff? Avoid Greenwashing
How Renewable Is Your Electricity Tariff? Avoid Greenwashing
How renewable is your electricity tariff? Many UK consumers believe they’re doing the right thing by choosing a 100% renewable tariff, but often they’re not. This guide uncovers the hidden... Read more...
Extreme Weather Summer: Climate Crisis Fuels Wildfires and Floods
Extreme Weather Summer: Climate Crisis Fuels Wildfires and Floods
Extreme weather supercharged by the climate crisis is fueling record wildfires and unprecedented floods this summer, with global heating making hot, dry, and windy conditions at least 20 times more... Read more...
Energy Crunch in South-Eastern Europe: Heatwave Strains Power
Energy Crunch in South-Eastern Europe: Heatwave Strains Power
The energy crunch in South-Eastern Europe is intensifying as a severe heatwave and drought disrupt power generation across the region. Romania's controlled Danube explosion to cool its nuclear reactor highlights... Read more...
July Driest Month in Southern England on Record, Met Office Says
July Driest Month in Southern England on Record, Met Office Says
July was the driest month in southern England since records began nearly 200 years ago, according to the Met Office, as the climate crisis intensifies heatwaves and water scarcity. The... Read more...
Climate War Zone: How We Launched a War on Nature
Climate War Zone: How We Launched a War on Nature
Climate change has turned our world into a climate war zone, and we are the ones who launched a war on nature. From devastating wildfires to lethal heatwaves, the evidence... Read more...
Water Scarcity Despite Rain: Save Water Solutions
Water Scarcity Despite Rain: Save Water Solutions
Water scarcity is a paradox that confounds many: regions with heavy rainfall often face severe water shortages. This article explores the root causes and provides actionable save water strategies to... Read more...
Wildfire Near Nuclear Plant Forces Mass Evacuations in Suffolk
Wildfire Near Nuclear Plant Forces Mass Evacuations in Suffolk
A wildfire near a nuclear power station in Suffolk has forced hundreds of evacuations, highlighting the growing threat of extreme weather to critical energy infrastructure. The blaze, described as “apocalyptic”... Read more...
Solar Panel Installations Hit 15-Year High in Great Britain
Solar Panel Installations Hit 15-Year High in Great Britain
Solar panel installations in Great Britain have reached a 15-year high, with 142,536 new systems added in the first half of the year, as households turn to renewable energy to... Read more...
Are Solar Panels Worth It? Expert Answers on Cost & Planning
Are Solar Panels Worth It? Expert Answers on Cost & Planning
Are solar panels worth it? This is one of the most common questions UK homeowners ask when considering renewable energy. To help you decide, we spoke with Carl Hogg, managing... Read more...
Renewable Energy Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on UK Power
Renewable Energy Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on UK Power
Renewable energy is transforming the way we power our homes and businesses, but how much do you really know about it? This renewable energy quiz will challenge your understanding of... Read more...
Home Renewable Energy: Solar Panels and Heat Pumps Surge in 2025
Home Renewable Energy: Solar Panels and Heat Pumps Surge in 2025
Home renewable energy installations are surging across Great Britain, with solar panel and heat pump adoption reaching record highs in 2025. This growth in household renewable energy is driven by... Read more...