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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Solar Sharer Energy Scheme: Free Power Hours With Hidden Costs
Solar Sharer Energy Scheme: Free Power Hours With Hidden Costs
The Solar Sharer energy scheme offers Australians three hours of free power daily, but higher charges may make it an expensive option for many households. Launched in July, this regulated... Leia mais...
UK Climate Crisis: Wildfires and Flood Risks Demand Action
UK Climate Crisis: Wildfires and Flood Risks Demand Action
The climate crisis is undeniably real, as the UK faces unprecedented wildfires and flood risks. This summer has brought the third drought in five years and the driest July in... Leia mais...
UK Energy Bills Soar: Why Are They So High and What Can Be Done
UK Energy Bills Soar: Why Are They So High and What Can Be Done
UK energy bills are soaring again with the October price cap rise, leaving households wondering why they pay so much more than other Europeans. The government's recent VAT cut offers... Leia mais...
Thames Water Forever Chemicals Surge in Drought Recycling Plan
Thames Water Forever Chemicals Surge in Drought Recycling Plan
Thames Water's drought recycling plan has revealed a surge in forever chemicals, with toxic PFAS levels spiking to 13 times the legal limit during pilot tests. This alarming finding raises... Leia mais...
Plug-in Balcony Solar Panels UK: First DIY Systems for Flats
Plug-in Balcony Solar Panels UK: First DIY Systems for Flats
Plug-in balcony solar panels are now on sale in the UK for the first time, offering households without rooftop access a new way to generate cheap electricity. This innovative solution,... Leia mais...
UK Energy Bills Support: No Further Help Before October Price Cap
UK Energy Bills Support: No Further Help Before October Price Cap
The UK government has confirmed that no further energy bills support will be provided before the October price cap rise, leaving households to brace for a 4% increase in gas... Leia mais...
UK Energy Bills Crisis: Labour's Challenge and Honest Solutions
UK Energy Bills Crisis: Labour's Challenge and Honest Solutions
The UK energy bills crisis under Labour is worsening, with the latest Ofgem price cap hike pushing costs to a three-year high. As Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh confronts rising gas... Leia mais...
UK Energy Bills Crisis Worsens: Need for Political Honesty
UK Energy Bills Crisis Worsens: Need for Political Honesty
The UK energy bills crisis is worsening, with the latest Ofgem price cap increase highlighting the urgent need for political honesty about the future of energy costs. As households face... Leia mais...
UK Energy Price Cap Rises 4% to Highest in Three Years
UK Energy Price Cap Rises 4% to Highest in Three Years
The UK energy price cap has risen by 4% from October, pushing typical annual bills to £1,723 – the highest level in three years. Millions of households across Great Britain... Leia mais...
UK Energy Bills Rise 4% to £1,723: What Households Must Know
UK Energy Bills Rise 4% to £1,723: What Households Must Know
UK energy bills are set to rise by 4% from October, pushing the average household cost to £1,723 per year, according to the latest Ofgem price cap announcement. This increase,... Leia mais...
Sand Overextraction Weakens Riverbanks as Concrete Demand Soars
Sand Overextraction Weakens Riverbanks as Concrete Demand Soars
Sand overextraction from riverbeds is weakening riverbanks as concrete demand soars, according to a new study in Reviews of Geophysics. The demand for sand and gravel has more than doubled... Leia mais...
Trump EPA Datacenter Pollution Rule: Public Disclosure at Risk
Trump EPA Datacenter Pollution Rule: Public Disclosure at Risk
The Trump EPA aims to exempt datacenters from disclosing air pollution, a move that public health advocates warn could leave communities in the dark about harmful emissions. This proposed rule... Leia mais...