22 Jan 2026
The River Thames is undergoing a remarkable biological recovery, transitioning from a waterway once declared “biologically extinct” to a thriving habitat for diverse wildlife. According to a comprehensive health check conducted by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), the river is now home to a surprising array of species, including seals, seahorses, and even sharks. […]
22 Jan 2026
The water industry regulator, Ofwat, has formally launched an investigation into South East Water after thousands of households across Kent and Sussex were left without supply for the second time in two months. The probe will examine whether the company failed in its legal duty to provide high standards of customer service and adequate support […]
22 Jan 2026
The world has moved beyond a temporary water crisis and into a state of “global water bankruptcy” that threatens the livelihoods of billions, according to a landmark United Nations report. The study, released by the UN University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH), warns that humanity is now “living beyond its hydrological means” by […]
22 Jan 2026
The government has announced a sweeping set of reforms to the water sector, described as the most significant transformation of the industry in decades. The measures, detailed in a new Water White Paper, aim to end the era of water companies “marking their own homework” by introducing a powerful new regulator and a more […]
20 Jan 2026
Photo by Jakob Owens The High Seas Treaty officially entered into force on 17 January 2026, marking a historic milestone for global ocean protection. However, the UK remains excluded from decision-making as Parliament has yet to ratify the landmark agreement despite being one of the first countries to sign it in 2023. The treaty, […]
20 Jan 2026
Photo by Nicholas Doherty The UK has secured a record 8.4 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity in Europe’s largest ever offshore wind auction, with contracts awarded at prices 40% cheaper than building new gas power plants. The seventh allocation round (AR7) awarded 8.2 GW of bottom-fixed offshore wind and almost 200 MW of floating offshore wind […]
20 Jan 2026
Photo by Catherine Breslin Scientists have revealed that floating algae blooms are expanding worldwide, with artificial intelligence analysis uncovering a potential regime shift from a macroalgae-poor ocean to a macroalgae-rich ocean. Researchers at the University of South Florida and NOAA used AI to scan 1.2 million satellite images and found blooms are expanding across the ocean. […]
20 Jan 2026
Photo by Hugh Whyte Vast areas of the Caribbean’s deep waters are being mapped and studied for the first time as part of a UK-led science expedition that could uncover new species. The Beyond the Reef expedition is part of the UK Government’s Blue Belt Programme, which supports UK Overseas Territories in the protection of over […]
