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Region is experiencing an unusually warm spring, raising concerns of fierce wildfire season amid limited resourcesUnusually warm springtime temperatures have contributed to rapid reductions in snowpacks across the western US that rival the fastest rate…
Report finds ‘deep-rooted, systemic’ failures that need stronger regulation, but critics say it is not bold enoughThames Water bidder pulls out of rescue dealBusiness live – latest updatesThe “deep-rooted, systemic” problems in the water industry in En…
Future of troubled supplier in doubt as US private equity group says it cannot proceed with acquiring £4bn stakeWater industry in England and Wales needs ‘fundamental reset’Business live – latest updatesThe US private equity group KKR has pulled out of…
Though the two neighbors declared a cease-fire this month, a crucial water-sharing treaty remains at risk.
Researchers point to contaminated water after ‘forever chemicals’ found in all but one of 23 sampled beersWhat are Pfas? Everything you need to knowAll but one of 23 beers sampled for toxic Pfas “forever chemicals” contained the compounds, new research…
Hosepipe ban could follow, says Environment Agency, after England had driest February-April period on recordA drought has been declared in north-west England as reservoir levels dwindle.Hosepipe bans could follow, the Environment Agency said, though th…
‘Nationally significant’ status granted to reservoirs in East Anglia and Lincolnshire with seven more planned by 2050The government has ordered the building of two reservoirs, the first to be built in England for more than 30 years.The lack of reservoi…
Government’s draft legislation also includes ban on releasing disposable party balloons into the environmentThe Spanish government is preparing a law that will oblige wet wipe manufacturers to cover the costs of cleaning huge wads of their product from…
After Ofwat imposes two fines totalling £123m, environment secretary says ‘era of profiting from failure is over’Business live – latest updatesThames Water has been hit with a record £104m fine over environmental breaches involving sewage spills, after…
Chris Weston, boss of Britain’s biggest water company, faces questions over ‘paused’ executive bonus schemeThe chief executive of Thames Water has been ordered to tell MPs whether any executives have received payments from a controversial bonus package…