It would be senseless to delay a tax supported by greenies and the steel industry November 16, 2023 Implausible though it sounds, businesses in Britain are clamouring for a new tax this Autumn Statement. Even more unlikely, both heavy industry and environmentalists are aligned in wanting it. That’s right, the unsexily-titled carbon border adjustment mechanism (which parades around the punchy acronym CBAM) has managed a feat few thought possible: the union of greenies [...]
Floating cities or climate visas: Is this the choice for environmental migrants? November 11, 2023 The climate crisis could force over 1bn people from their homes by 2050. Some 150m p ople are currently living on land that will be below the high-tide line by 2050. T
Water firms ease fat cat bonuses ahead of Ofwat clampdown November 8, 2023 Regulator warned water companies they need to be more transparent about the targets and how they will improve performance
Thames Water: 140 staff to be sacked as it ‘danced with the devil’ on £14bn debt pile November 2, 2023 GMB has pledged to contest job cuts from Thames Water, it confirms preparations to slash as many as 300 jobs.
How the UK’s deep sea mining U-turn highlights the delicate road to net zero October 30, 2023 The UK's newly announced support for a moratorium on granting exploration licences for deep sea mining projects highlights the precarious path to net zero.
Dragons’ Den star Deborah Meaden: ‘Greenwashing businesses shouldn’t be forgiven’ October 28, 2023 Deborah Meaden, known for her appearances on Dragon's Den, says it is unforgivable for businesses to mislead with sustainability claims.
Ofwat: Suppliers must hit green targets if they want to increase water charges October 19, 2023 Ofwat has challenged the water industry to deliver on their pledges to protect the environment and clamp down on sewage overflows.
Untreated sewage illegally spilled for years, Welsh Water admits October 19, 2023 Dozens of Welsh Water treatment plants have been illegally spilling untreated sewage for years, the company has admitted.
Water companies need vast sums to meet improvement plans, Moody’s warns October 18, 2023 Water companies across England and Wales will need to find hundreds of billions of pounds to meet their commitments, says Moody's.
Water suppliers share prices rally as investors welcome turnaround plans October 17, 2023 Some of the UK's largest waters companies have seen a bounce in their share price, with investor sentiment improving.