Experts say they are “extremely alarmed” by the detection of potentially toxic “forever chemicals” in the drinking water sources at 17 of 18 England’s water companies. The potentially toxic “forever chemicals” – many of which have been banned – have been linked to cancers, fertility problems, developmental defects in unborn children, immune system and thyroid […]
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The energy regulator has given the go-ahead for the exploration of the untapped oil and gas resources at Rosebank, north of Scotland. A “lightning rod” for disagreement, Rosebank points to the debate over the rights and wrongs of British fossil fuel projects. Environment activists warn of damage, while the government considers the development of British […]
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Rishi Sunak has been lambasted for announcing a major U-turn on climate policies which Labour said they will reverse if they win the next election. The prime minister is reversing the ban on sales of new diesel and petrol cars that was due to come into place in 2030. Sunak said he will delay that […]
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Campaigners have accused the North Sea Transition Authority of cosying up to oil and gas producers. The UK’s oil regulator, they fear, is no longer impartial. The North Sea Transition Authority is the rebranded body formerly the Oil and Gas Authority. Since its inception, the NSTA has issued hundreds of new licences, much to the […]
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Oh the irony of the UK prime minister’s house being scaled by Greenpeace activists on the same day Rishi Sunak’s government launched the National Risk Registry. It’s broad and diverse detailing what the government believes are the most serious risks facing the UK including threats to lives, health, society, critical infrastructure, economy and sovereignty. Among the 89 […]
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Just Stop Oil activists have blocked the Pride in London parade after accusing organisers of “working with industries complicit in worsening the climate crisis”. The Pride parade was halted for 17 minutes by a group of activists spraying pink paint on the street and sitting down in front of a Coca-Cola lorry. “Pride is a […]
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The demand for the world’s lightest metal for the manufacture of electric goods such as mobile phones and electric cars has never been more pressing. The government has announced that it will help fund a joint venture between French mining company Imerys and British Lithium. The collaboration will see mining commence in 2028 and is […]
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Water firms in England are pushing plans to increase household bills by up to 40% to cover the costs of treating sewage and dealing with climate change. The news come amid growing concern that the UK’s biggest water company, Thames Water is on the brink of collapse due to debts despite decades of paying dividends […]
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A water company is blaming people working from home for its need to impose a hosepipe ban in Sussex and Kent from Monday (June 26). South East Water – which supplies more than two million homes and businesses – said there has been a 20% rise in demand for drinking water in commuter towns at […]
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Labout has announced it will stop issuing any new oil and gas drilling licences if it wins the next general election. Sir Keir Starmer’s government would instead invest heavily in renewable sources – wind, solar hydro – and nuclear power “to invest in the green jobs of the future ”, reduce bills and “create a […]
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