Environment

Major creditors of Thames Water have issued a firm directive to Britain's water regulator, stating that a proposed £3bn emergency loan cannot be used to settle outstanding fines. The UK's largest water utility, serving 16 million customers,…

A groundbreaking UN treaty aimed at curbing global plastic pollution has reached an impasse after major oil-producing nations, spearheaded by Saudi Arabia and Russia, blocked proposals to limit plastic production. The negotiations, which…

Local authorities across Britain are poised to implement a standardised four-bin waste collection system, marking a significant shift in domestic recycling protocols. The initiative, spearheaded by Environment Secretary Steve Reed, aims to…

The global food industry stands at a critical juncture where waste reduction meets profit generation. During the recent Thanksgiving period, an estimated 143 million kilogrammes of food, valued at $556 million, was destined for disposal -…

American gas and oil producer Diversified Energy has reported a concerning rise in debt levels, pushing its financial leverage beyond targeted ranges amidst growing investor scrutiny. The company's net debt has climbed to $1.6 billion by…

In a significant legal victory, Shell has successfully overturned a landmark Dutch court ruling that had ordered the oil giant to slash its greenhouse gas emissions by 45% before 2030. The Court of Appeal in The Hague determined that whilst…

Three major oil and gas companies are poised to acknowledge that the UK government committed a significant legal oversight when granting licences for two substantial offshore developments, marking a crucial moment for future fossil fuel…

BMW has asked the European Commission reconsider its plan to ban all new petrol and diesel engines by 2035. Oliver Zipse said that the European Union's ban on the sale of zero-emission cars was a response to the "trend towards pessimism"…

Starbucks' incoming chief executive, Brian Niccol, has faced criticism for his unconventional commuting arrangement. According to his offer letter, Niccol is not required to relocate to Starbucks' Seattle headquarters; instead, he will…

The Drax power station in North Yorkshire has come under scrutiny following a report from the climate thinktank Ember, which revealed that the biomass-fuelled plant was the UK's single largest carbon emitter in 2023. Despite receiving over…