Drought Council to meet tomorrow with hosepipe bans on the table if hot weather continues July 25, 2022 The National Drought Council is set to meet this week amid a possible hosepipe ban in wake of one of the hottest and driest summers on record. The Environment Agency body will gather to discuss options should the hot weather and lack of rainfall continue into August. This comes after the UK recorded its hottest [...]
Environment Agency calls for water bosses to face jail over ‘appalling’ pollution July 14, 2022 Water bosses should face jail unless they clean up their act and stop dumping sewage in rivers, warned the industry's regulators today.
Thames Water taps shareholders for £1.5bn boost to shake-up plans after sewage scandal June 30, 2022 Thames Water shareholders could have to cough up as much as £1.5bn to accelerate the shake-up of the scandal-hit business.
Watchdog slaps sixth water firm with enforcement case over sewage dumping June 28, 2022 South West Water is the latest supplier in Ofwat's crosshairs, with the watchdog announcing an enforcement case against the company.
UK’s financial watchdog vows to crack down on greenwashing June 9, 2022 The UK’s financial watchdog has said it is “actively” monitoring the markets for instances of greenwashing, involving false and exaggerated claims around ESG. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) told City A.M. that it has “made it a priority that investors are given clear and reliable information about ESG products,” as the watchdog said it is [...]
Carbon market reforms collapse in EU Parliament with lawmakers divided over climate targets June 8, 2022 The European Parliament was thrown into chaos yesterday after key environmental proposals were voted down by divided lawmakers.
Climate policies to cut carbon emissions face EU vote June 7, 2022 European ambitions to heavily cut carbon emissions over the course of the decade have been put before EU lawmakers this week.
How carbon offsets can help achieve net-zero carbon emissions. May 20, 2022 | City Talk Alan Simpson CA explains the use of carbon offsets as a means of achieving net zero carbon emission Carbon offsetting is an activity that compensates for, or balances out, greenhouse gas emissions generated by an organisation through its activities and operations. These offsets (or carbon credits) are expressed in tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2). Each [...]
Prince Harry teams up with Google, TripAdvisor, Visa and Expedia to launch eco-tourism project May 9, 2022 The Duke of Sussex has announced the launch of a sustainable tourism campaign, inspired by New Zealand’s native Māori people. Prince Harry revealed his new project on a television show in the country this week, working with six major companies including Google and Skyscanner to promote more eco-friendly travel. The initiative, called Travalyst, was created [...]
‘Welfare value’ of Britain’s green spaces stands at £25bn, with Hyde Park topping the list May 2, 2022 The “welfare value” of Britain’s natural open spaces exceeds £25bn, with London’s Hyde Park topping the list at £24m. A new study funded by the government looks at pars, woods, riversides, beaches and country parks across Britain, assessing how locals enjoy the green space. Research by academics at the University of Exeter produced the outdoor [...]