Kite-robots: Surrey’s solution to greenhouse gases

Robots will utilise helium kites to carry lightweight wireless gas sensors, monitoring greenhouse gas emissions at the University of Surrey and various sites, promising more accurate data collection

CCC: UK’s climate crisis response falls short

The Climate Change Committee argues that the UK’s Third National Adaptation Programme fails to adequately address climate challenges, leaving the country vulnerable

Southern Water fined £330k as sewage spill kills 2,000 fish

The water company has been fined £330,000 after a sewage spill near Southampton resulted in the death of nearly 2,000 fish due to a pump failure

UK to halt water boss bonuses over environmental breaches

The Environment Secretary has announced a crackdown on water company executives’ bonuses tied to criminal breaches, aiming to ensure accountability and deter illegal behaviour

New rules for water company insolvency in UK

The government has introduced updated legislation addressing water company insolvency, aiming to enhance options for special administrators to restructure financially troubled companies

Thames Water sewage discharges affecting Oxford rivers upstream

Thames Water treatment plants, including those on multiple rivers and the Thames itself, are reportedly discharging sewage into almost every river upstream of Oxford, with one discharge in Witney lasting over 100 hours

UK unveils ambitious nature package ahead of COP28

The UK Environment Secretary has announced a nature package, featuring initiatives like a search for a new National Park, 34 landscape recovery projects and measures to enhance access to green spaces

Environment Secretary resigns in Cabinet reshuffle

Environment Secretary Therese Coffey resigned from her position as part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s ministerial reshuffle

Water company ‘admits to prolonged sewage spillage’

A new BBC analysis raises concerns of prolonged sewage discharges by Welsh Water

UK mulls ban on plastic wet wipes

The government has launched a consultation aimed at banning wet wipes containing plastic across the UK