Energia e serviços públicos

Ukraine Strikes Russian Gas Heartland in Arctic Attack

Ukraine Strikes Russian Gas Heartland in Arctic Attack

Ukraine's recent Arctic attack has extended Kyiv's strike reach into the heartland of Russian gas production, targeting two crucial natural gas pla...

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August Ties Hottest Month Ever as Global Heating Accelerates

August Ties Hottest Month Ever as Global Heating Accelerates

August was the joint-hottest month ever recorded globally, with temperatures reaching 1.65C above preindustrial levels, according to the EU’s Coper...

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Climate Solutions: Positive Tipping Points for Clean Energy

Climate Solutions: Positive Tipping Points for Clean Energy

Climate solutions that trigger positive tipping points are critical to accelerating the global transition to sustainability. A new report from the ...

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North Sea Oil Plans: Burnham's Risky Gamble on UK Energy

North Sea Oil Plans: Burnham's Risky Gamble on UK Energy

North Sea oil plans have ignited a fierce debate in UK politics, as Labour leader Andy Burnham pushes to approve new gas and oil drilling. Is Burnh...

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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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South East Water Survival Warning as Funds Dry Up
South East Water Survival Warning as Funds Dry Up
South East Water has issued a stark survival warning after reporting material uncertainty over its future, as the utility faces mounting fines and a leadership shakeup. The company, serving 2.4... Leia mais...
Carbon Capture: A Fig Leaf for Fossil Fuel Expansion
Carbon Capture: A Fig Leaf for Fossil Fuel Expansion
Carbon capture is a fig leaf for fossil fuel expansion, as recent critiques of carbon capture and storage (CCS) highlight. Prof Myles Allen and colleagues propose licensing gasfields on condition... Leia mais...
Water Firms Leak 5 Times More Than Hosepipe Ban Saves
Water Firms Leak 5 Times More Than Hosepipe Ban Saves
Water firms in England and Wales are wasting five times more water through leaky pipes than a nationwide hosepipe ban could save, according to environmental campaigners. Research by Greenpeace UK... Leia mais...
Andy Burnham Energy Plan Could Cut Bills by £130 Annually
Andy Burnham Energy Plan Could Cut Bills by £130 Annually
Andy Burnham is considering radical plans that could cut household energy bills by £130 a year and make running a heat pump cheaper than a gas boiler. The proposed reforms,... Leia mais...
Cuba Energy Crisis: Power Grid Collapse and US Sanctions Impact
Cuba Energy Crisis: Power Grid Collapse and US Sanctions Impact
Cuba's energy crisis has reached a breaking point as the national power grid collapses repeatedly, with the third failure in 10 days pushing the island nation toward a humanitarian and... Leia mais...
Andy Burnham Oil Drilling Plans Risk Labour Backlash
Andy Burnham Oil Drilling Plans Risk Labour Backlash
Andy Burnham's potential oil drilling plans in the North Sea risk a major Labour backlash, as insiders warn of the first confrontation with MPs over new licences. The speculation centers... Leia mais...
Cyclospora Outbreak: Iceberg Lettuce Recalled in 27 States
Cyclospora Outbreak: Iceberg Lettuce Recalled in 27 States
The Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce has triggered a recall in 27 states, with health officials warning that more products may follow. This recall, announced on... Leia mais...
Weird Batteries That Could Store Renewable Energy: Molten Salt &
Weird Batteries That Could Store Renewable Energy: Molten Salt &
The quest for renewable energy storage has led scientists to explore bizarre alternatives like molten salt and human sweat batteries, offering sustainable solutions beyond traditional lithium-ion systems. In the deserts... Leia mais...
Climate Crisis Link to Extreme Weather Seen by 61% of US Voters
Climate Crisis Link to Extreme Weather Seen by 61% of US Voters
The climate crisis is increasingly recognized by a majority of American voters as a driver of extreme weather, according to a new Data for Progress poll. Amid a summer of... Leia mais...
South East Water Supply Disruption Hits 7,000 Kent Properties
South East Water Supply Disruption Hits 7,000 Kent Properties
South East Water supply disruption has left thousands of homes and businesses in Kent facing low pressure or no water for a second day. About 7,000 properties in the Tunbridge... Leia mais...
Climate Change Rhyme: Rising Temperatures & Emission Urgency
Climate Change Rhyme: Rising Temperatures & Emission Urgency
The rising temperatures linked to climate change are normalizing extremes, as a recent report on UK climate shifts highlights. This urgency inspired a new rhyme: “10, 15, 28 – reduce... Leia mais...
Andy Burnham Plans: Fossil Fuels, Utilities & Housing Changes
Andy Burnham Plans: Fossil Fuels, Utilities & Housing Changes
Andy Burnham's plans for fossil fuels, utilities, and housing are set to reshape UK energy policy and public services. As the incoming prime minister, his leftwing vision includes taking public... Leia mais...