Environment
— For the first time, England’s water companies must provide real-time data on sewer overflows, driven by new laws. Open data enables public tools, but closed-source models hinder full transparency.
Environment
— The Piper Alpha disaster’s legacy persists, with Oceana’s report revealing chronic oil pollution in UK seas. Hundreds of unregulated spills damage marine ecosystems, prompting calls for stricter regulations and accountability for polluting companies.
Climate Change
— Over 70,000 delegates, including Rishi Sunak, David Cameron, and King Charles, attend COP28 in Dubai, but over 300 private jet journeys raise environmental concerns. The carbon footprint analysis urges sustainable travel choices.
Environment
— Environmentalists highlight our lasting impact on Earth. While some see recovery and advocate human-centric care, others stress the importance of protecting habitats for all species. Some argue that no matter what humans do, life will persist. Is that right?
United Kingdom
— Volga-Dnepr Airlines was given a free pass to emit up to 8,700 tonnes of carbon in Britain’s skies without penalty.
Environment
— A recent poll shows that 60% of British respondents believe that chief executives of water companies should receive prison sentences if they are found responsible for serious incidents of water pollution.
Pollution
— Good Law Project are supporting three legal challenges to protect our coastline and rivers from pollution.
Public Health
— Air pollution can increase COVID risk by weakening our immune defences and exacerbating underlying health conditions.
