Lawyers should be ‘ethically obliged’ to inform clients of climate risks, open letter says Climate Lawyers have said the legal sector should be forced to inform their clients of the legal risks of investing in projects that are inconsistent with efforts to keep global warming below 1.5˚C In an open letter, more than 100 top lawyers called on regulators to ensure solicitors and barristers are “ethically obliged” to advise their [...]
Truss accused of doubling sewage dumping and cutting £235m during time at DEFRA Sewage crisis Tory leadership frontrunner Liz Truss has been accused of having cut £235m from the environment agency during her time at the helm, which doubled sewage dumping/ Labour accused the foreign secretary of presiding over the cuts during her time at the helm of the environment agency (EA) at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural [...]
Hosepipe ban across London and south England expected within weeks, reveals Thames Water HOSEPIPE BAN Thames Water plans to bring in a hosepipe ban in the coming weeks, amid the prospect of another heatwave this month.
Environment agency says ‘no plans for water restrictions’ but people urged to be frugal July 26, 2022 There will be “no plans for restrictions on essential water use” in the immediate future despite hot weather drying up river beds and leaving parks parched. With the prospect of hosepipe bans and other measures to save H20, the National Drought Group (NDG) was convened by the Environment Agency today, in a meeting attended by [...]
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.