03 Feb 2026
Photo by Waldemar Brandt The Scottish Government has published an updated Offshore Wind Policy Statement, raising its offshore wind ambition to up to 40 GW of new capacity by 2040, in addition to already operational or consented projects. The policy update, published on 28 January 2026, reaffirms Scotland’s commitment to delivering its existing project […]
03 Feb 2026
Photo by Ben Wicks The Marine Management Organisation has granted a marine licence for a pioneering kelp restoration initiative led by Newcastle University and the Marine Biological Association aimed at reviving native kelp beds along England’s northeast coast. The Green Gravel Kelp Restoration Project will combat climate change and biodiversity loss by reintroducing juvenile […]
29 Jan 2026
Andres Simon, Unsplash It’s estimated that businesses in Tunbridge Wells have lost a combined total of somewhere between £10 million and £20 million because of the South East Water crisis, reports ITV. That’s according to the MP for Tunbridge Wells, Mike Martin, who has now launched an online consultation for local businesses to share the […]
29 Jan 2026
Image description: Water streaming out of a silver tap. Image by Imani on Unsplash. Drinking water contamination alerts in Britain have surged by almost 300% in just five years, new data has revealed and reported in the Big Issue, with tap water repeatedly polluted by dangerous chemicals. Between 2020 and October 2025, 379 drinking water notices were issued across […]
29 Jan 2026
Image description: ancient Clapper bridge over the river Avon in Dartmoor national park. Image by Ben Wrigley on Unsplash New, clearer rules proposed on Tuesday 27 January will help to improve water quality, reduce pollution in our rivers and give farmers the confidence to grow food sustainably, the UK Government says. 41% of England’s rivers, lakes and streams […]
29 Jan 2026
Image description: stainless steel faucet with running water. Photo by Steve Johnson / pexels Starting in April, households across England and Wales will see their annual water bills increase by an average of 5.4%. This adjustment adds approximately £33 per year (or £2.70 per month) to the typical household’s expenses. Why Bills are Rising The price hike, which […]
26 Jan 2026
Photo by Pascal van de Vendel The UK government has published a national security assessment warning that global biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse pose a direct threat to the country’s security and prosperity, with some critical ecosystems potentially facing collapse within five years. The 14-page report, officially attributed to the Department for Environment, Food […]
26 Jan 2026
Photo by Yaopey Yong Ten European countries signed a declaration in Hamburg on Monday committing to deliver 100 gigawatts of offshore wind power through large-scale joint projects in the North Sea by 2050, in a move that underscores the continent’s ongoing commitment to renewable energy despite recent criticism from US President Donald Trump. The […]
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