Energia e serviços públicos

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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India Coal Production Plans Drive Global Mining Surge
India Coal Production Plans Drive Global Mining Surge
India's coal production plans are driving a worldwide surge in new mining proposals, even as global coal demand plateaus. According to a new report by Global Energy Monitor, enough new... Leia mais...
Australia Energy Efficiency Rules Timebomb Sparks Debate
Australia Energy Efficiency Rules Timebomb Sparks Debate
The Coalition's plan to scrap Australia's energy efficiency rules for new homes has ignited a heated debate, with advocates calling it a "cost-of-living timebomb" that could deepen inequality. These building... Leia mais...
India Drives Global Coal Production Surge in 2025
India Drives Global Coal Production Surge in 2025
India's ambitious coal production plans are fueling a worldwide jump in planned coal output, according to a new report by Global Energy Monitor. The report reveals that enough new coalmining... Leia mais...
Australia Energy Efficiency Rules Timebomb: Coalition Plan Criticized
Australia Energy Efficiency Rules Timebomb: Coalition Plan Criticized
The Coalition's plan to abolish compulsory energy efficiency standards for new homes has been slammed as a cost-of-living timebomb that would deepen inequality, according to advocates. This Australia energy efficiency... Leia mais...
Energy Rules Scrapped for New Homes Sparks Cost-of-Living Timebomb
Energy Rules Scrapped for New Homes Sparks Cost-of-Living Timebomb
The Coalition's plan to scrap energy rules for new houses has been condemned as a cost-of-living timebomb that would deepen inequality. Advocates warn that removing compulsory energy efficiency standards from... Leia mais...
10 Urgent Climate Policies for the UK to Implement Now
10 Urgent Climate Policies for the UK to Implement Now
The climate crisis demands immediate action, and the UK must implement urgent climate policies to address record temperatures, wildfires, and health impacts. As the summer of 2026 has shown, the... Leia mais...
Climate Adaptation Staffing Crisis in UK Defra Revealed
Climate Adaptation Staffing Crisis in UK Defra Revealed
The UK government's climate adaptation efforts are critically understaffed, with just 20 of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation amid escalating drought and wildfire risks. This alarming revelation from... Leia mais...
UK Extreme Heat Triggers Emergency Cobra Meeting Response
UK Extreme Heat Triggers Emergency Cobra Meeting Response
The UK extreme heat has escalated into a national emergency, prompting Prime Minister Andy Burnham to chair a Cobra meeting to coordinate the government's response to wildfires, drought, and record-breaking... Leia mais...
Heat Pumps for Cooling: Beat the Heat Efficiently
Heat Pumps for Cooling: Beat the Heat Efficiently
Heat pumps are a revelation for home cooling, as they can lower indoor temperatures dramatically even when outdoor temperatures soar. In this guide, we explore how heat pumps work for... Leia mais...
Water Companies Ignored Drought Forecasts for Decades
Water Companies Ignored Drought Forecasts for Decades
Water companies ignored drought forecasts for decades, despite clear scientific warnings dating back to 1998. As the UK faces severe drought conditions, experts ask why utility firms prioritized shareholder profits... Leia mais...
Global Water Crisis: Drought, Rationing, and Dry Rivers
Global Water Crisis: Drought, Rationing, and Dry Rivers
The global water crisis is no longer a distant threat—it is here, with drought, water rationing, and dry rivers becoming daily realities. From Puerto Rico to the Rhine, communities are... Leia mais...
Amber Heat Health Alerts England: Fifth Summer Heatwave Risks
Amber Heat Health Alerts England: Fifth Summer Heatwave Risks
Amber heat health alerts are now in effect across most of England as the fifth summer heatwave of the season arrives, bringing significant risks to health services and agriculture. The... Leia mais...