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Struggling Thames Water faces $133m fine over sewage spills
Britain’s water regulator plans to fine debt-laden Thames Water £104 million ($133 million), close to the maximum penalty…
Around a third of carbon credits fail new benchmark test
Around a third of existing carbon credits have failed to meet criteria for a new standard that aims…
Global accounting body wants more rigour in showing climate impacts
A global accounting body on Wednesday proposed guidance on how companies can do more to show the impact…
Rising heat in Europe and Central Asia killing almost 400 children a year: UNICEF
Soaring summer temperatures in Europe and Central Asia are killing nearly 400 children a year according to new…
Canadian wildfire reaches Jasper, firefighters battle to protect oil pipeline
A wildfire reached the Canadian town of Jasper, Alberta on Wednesday, one of hundreds ravaging the western provinces…
Forests face increasing risk of wildfires and pests due to climate change
The world’s forests are becoming increasingly susceptible to wildfires and pests due to climate change, according to a…
UK water companies fail to get basics right, environmental regulator says
Britain’s Environment Agency on Tuesday lambasted the country’s water companies for spewing sewage into rivers and seas, saying…
UNDP report highlights climate action opportunities in Africa
UN Development Programme (UNDP) has highlighted climate action opportunities in Africa in its new report on Africa Investment…
Spain to launch new $2.5bn plan to support green hydrogen, renewable industry
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday announced a new plan worth €2.3 billion ($2.5 billion) to boost…
World Bank eyes first ‘drought’ bond in next 12-18 months
The World Bank is looking to issue its first drought bond in the next 12-18-months and broaden its…