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No wonder England’s water needs cleaning up – most sewage discharges aren’t even classified as pollution incidents

England’s privatised water industry may one day be considered a textbook case study of failed corporate responsibility, regulation and governance. The Cunliffe review, the recent report into England’s privatised water industry, concluded that the financial regulator, OfWat, needs to be disbanded and a new water regulator will be introduced.

The Conversation

Broadcast watchdog called in over Labour's 'misleading' Scottish water claim

AN interview in which a top Labour minister’s claim that “pollution levels in Scotland are worse than they are in England” went unchallenged…

The National (Scotland)

Annuals are the forgotten native plants. Here are 7 worth adding to the garden

Gardeners are embracing native plants more and more for their environmental benefits, But native annuals are often overlooked

The Independent UK

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Environment Secretary urged to apologise for ‘misleading’ Scottish water claims

Holyrood’s Climate Action and Energy Secretary has written to Steve Reed about ‘inaccurate and misleading comments’ about water quality in Scotland.

Evening Standard

Fears another industry will fall victim to algal bloom

A peak industry body fears a toxic algal bloom gripping the coast has triggered a collapse in bookings, as the state government matches federal support funding.

AAP

5 places to never grow succulents – they'll cause yellowing, shrivelling, and could even kill off your plant

The perfect environment for a succulent is one that is dry, warm, and sunny

Homes & Gardens

Palmer Luckey Once Brutally Bashed Silicon Valley's Obsession With Easy Cash: 'All The Money Went To Paying People To Do Things That Were A Waste Of Time'

In a conversation last year, defense tech entrepreneur Palmer Luckey criticized Silicon Valley's obsession with "easy money" ventures, saying a tighter funding environment is finally forcing founders to solve real-world problems.

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Homes and factories ‘can be built faster’ with water reforms, says Reed

The Environment Secretary described supply and sewage infrastructure as being ‘critical for housing development’.

Evening Standard

‘Broken’ water industry in England and Wales faces tighter controls under new watchdog

Ofwat abolished as ministers adopt Cunliffe review ideas such as sewage map naming and shaming firms

The Guardian - UK

UK to create new water regulator after crisis at Thames Water

Britain's Labour government has decided to scrap Ofwat and establish a new watchdog to prevent "abuses of the past."

Euronews

8 Emotional Costs of Living in a 55+ Community

For many retirees, moving into a 55+ community promises convenience, a quieter lifestyle, and amenities designed for older adults. These neighborhoods often market themselves as...

Saving Advice

UK temperatures to turn warmer after heavy rain and thunderstorms cause yellow weather warnings

The Environment Agency have warned motorists not to drive through floodwater on Monday and Tuesday

The Independent UK

Murray Watt urged to intervene after accusations proposed Queensland coalmine clearing land in greater glider habitat

Queensland Conservation Council releases images appearing to show large areas of bushland felled within threatened species habitat

The Guardian - AU

Key questions answered on water reforms to protect consumers and environment

The Government is abolishing Ofwat as part of a shake-up of water sector regulation.

The Independent UK

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The Conversation

Three types of drought – and why there’s no such thing as a global water crisis

Hosepipe bans have been announced in parts of England this summer. Following the driest spring in over a century, the Environment Agency has issued a medium drought risk warning, and Yorkshire Water will introduce restrictions starting Friday, 11 July. It’s a familiar story: reduced rainfall, shrinking reservoirs and renewed calls…

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Government announces water regulator Ofwat will be abolished - everything you need to know and how it will affect your household

A brand new watchdog will oversee water companies in the UK - this is everything we know so far

Evening Standard

What was said in the water report? All the key points

Changes are afoot after the release of the damning report

Evening Standard

‘Never again’: Regulatory reform pledged to prevent repeat of water bill hikes

The Government said reforms of water sector regulation will protect customers and the environment.

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I tested the Getax ZX10 G2 and this rugged tablet is designed to withstand the most demanding users and the most challenging environments - but it's not cheap

Getac offers an Android tablet designed for those who require both performance and resilience.

Evening Standard

Ofwat scrapped to end water regulation that ‘failed customers and environment’

A new single regulator will replace four separate bodies to cut pollution and protect customers from future bill hikes.

The Independent UK

Ofwat to be abolished, minister confirms in major overhaul of Britain’s ‘broken’ water industry

Steve Reed said water companies have been ‘allowed to profit at the expense of the British people’

The Guardian - AU

SA algae crisis ‘incredibly disturbing’ but federal government won’t declare natural disaster, Watt says

Greens’ Sarah Hanson-Young warns $14m in federal funding ‘nowhere near’ enough to support South Australian communities reeling from toxic algal bloom covering coast

The Independent UK

Voices: How can the UK’s broken water industry be fixed? Join The Independent Debate

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: Should the UK's water system be rescued by a new super-regulator – or is it time to take it fully back into public hands?

Euronews

Greece is creating two new national marine parks to meet 2030 ocean protection targets early

Beyond the environmental substance, the designation of marine parks has diplomatic implications

The Guardian - UK

Families torn apart, charges of kidnap and theft: how plans for a giant mine have sown distrust and unrest in the hills of Jericó

Activists who object to plans for Colombia’s biggest copper mine as a serious threat to the environment are fighting legal action initiated by AngloGold Ashanti. But some in the community say the venture will bring investment

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