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Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Renewable energy will boost national security and protect UK from sabotage, minister says

Renewable energy enhances the UK's national security and resilience against aggression, according to the energy minister.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
13 hours ago

Scottish Premiership: Spittal snatches derby victory as Hearts regain lead - Soccer News

Blair Spittal's late goal led Hearts to a 2-1 comeback victory over Hibernian, maintaining their lead in the Scottish Premiership title race.
#bookshop
Books
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

A book lover's dream holiday in Scotland

The Open Book in Wigtown offers a unique 'bookshop holiday' experience where guests can volunteer to run the bookstore during their stay.
Books
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

A booklover's dream holiday in Scotland

The Open Book in Wigtown offers a unique 'bookshop holiday' experience where guests can run a bookstore during their stay.
Books
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

A book lover's dream holiday in Scotland

The Open Book in Wigtown offers a unique 'bookshop holiday' experience where guests can volunteer to run the bookstore during their stay.
Books
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

A booklover's dream holiday in Scotland

The Open Book in Wigtown offers a unique 'bookshop holiday' experience where guests can run a bookstore during their stay.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

SNP's McAllan supports more 'evidence-led' drilling in North Sea

Mairi McAllan stated that there should be more drilling in the North Sea, provided it is compatible with climate targets and necessary for energy security.
UK politics
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 days ago

Slags, bings and pipelines: Edinburgh landscape offers fitting backdrop for exhibition on fossil fuel extraction

Jupiter Artland offers a rolling programme of temporary exhibitions as well as 150 acres of Scottish countryside populated by specially commissioned permanent works by over 40 major artists.
Arts
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Ontario's so-called salad bowl area could be flooded as Lake Simcoe water levels near historic highs | CBC News

The conservation authority listed the water level at 219.4 metres Friday, which is 31 centimetres higher than normal for this time of year. Higher than average water levels in Lake Simcoe are causing worry amongst farmers in Ontario's 'salad bowl' region, which is a major vegetable producer in the province.
Agriculture
#green-party
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Greens promise 'affordable' leases to help High Streets

The Green Party plans to revive high streets by creating affordable leases for local businesses and using compulsory purchase orders for empty shops.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Greens promise 'affordable' leases to help High Streets

The Green Party plans to revive high streets by creating affordable leases for local businesses and using compulsory purchase orders for empty shops.
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago
Media industry

The Independent partners with WaterAid for Earth Day 2026

The Independent supports critical journalism and clean water initiatives, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting and health conditions for women globally.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Sewage spilled into English rivers, seas and lakes once every two minutes in 2025

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

The Independent partners with WaterAid for Earth Day 2026

The Independent supports critical journalism and clean water initiatives, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting and health conditions for women globally.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Sewage spilled into English rivers, seas and lakes once every two minutes in 2025

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
Wine
fromElite Traveler
5 days ago

Sustainable Whisky and Spirits For Eco-Conscious Drinkers

The spirits industry has evolved from local cottage industries to sustainable production methods in response to environmental challenges.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

How Israel is destroying Lebanon's water infrastructure

Israel's strikes on crucial water infrastructure and near sites being repaired after prior damage have effectively turned access to water into a weapon, and that has become a pattern.
France politics
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Explore SF's Wastewater Cleaning Process: Free Tours (May-Oct)

Free tours of the Southeast Wastewater Treatment Plant are available from May to October.
Mental health
fromMail Online
11 years ago

The invention that provides Pacific sunshine in Britain

Real Sunlight clinics offer artificial sunshine to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder, which affects 2 million Britons, especially women.
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Where to find Scotland's best seafood. Clue: these places are just metres from the water

Oban Seafood Hut offers fresh, local seafood in a casual setting, emphasizing simplicity and quality.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

10 of the best scenic stays in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland

The bothy on the Ben Damph estate, constructed from the ruins of an old black house, features two rooms warmed by log burners and stunning views over Loch Torridon.
London
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

UK departments at odds over energy demands of AI datacentres

The UK government departments disagree on the electricity consumption of AI datacentres, raising concerns about environmental impacts and policy alignment.
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Scotland in bloom: wildflowers turn the Outer Hebrides into a Technicolor dream

The machair of Scotland's Outer Hebrides is a unique, biodiverse habitat shaped by natural processes and traditional crofting practices.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Aberdeen on brink of safety - what next for Robinson?

Aberdeen's recent victories have improved their position in the league, moving them eight points clear of relegation threats.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

The world ditched wasteful toilets, the US stayed behind

Toilet flushing methods in the US and Europe differ significantly, impacting water conservation efforts amid increasing water scarcity concerns.
Environment
fromHigh Country News
3 days ago

Emergency plans for the Colorado River buy time, not solutions - High Country News

Emergency measures were ordered to prevent Lake Powell's water levels from dropping too low, threatening water and power supplies in the Southwest.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

What does devolution mean and how does it work across the UK?

Local elections in England and national elections in Scotland and Wales are set for May 7, reflecting the UK's devolved governance.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

It's official: London is the second greenest city in the UK

Green spaces in cities are essential for mental and physical health, with London being the largest urban forest globally.
Environment
fromFortune
3 days ago

The world has entered a 'global water bankruptcy,' but markets are mispricing water as drought costs rise to $307 billion annually, analysts warn | Fortune

Global water resources are critically depleted, leading to economic risks that markets are failing to adequately address.
Environment
fromFortune
4 days ago

Officials will flush 50,000 toilets to flood a Utah lake in order to generate electricity | Fortune

Eastern Utah faces significant water releases to maintain electricity generation amid a severe drought affecting Lake Powell and surrounding areas.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Thames Water 'sleepwalking' into bad deal for customers, investor says

Thames Water should be put into administration rather than 'sleepwalking' into a deal that is bad for customers, according to an investor which wants to buy the business.
UK politics
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready

New rules mandate weekly food waste collections in England, but many councils are unprepared to meet the deadline.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Palisades reservoir that was empty during fire is dry again. Residents aren't happy about it

The Santa Ynez Reservoir is dry again, raising concerns about water availability for firefighting amid a $19.5-million cover replacement project.
fromSustainable Bus
4 weeks ago

Scotland allocates 45 million for over 330 zero-emission buses and coaches - Sustainable Bus

The ScotZEB3 programme will deliver a total of 334 vehicles, comprising 227 buses and 107 coaches, to be integrated into fleets operated by companies including Stagecoach, Lothian, First Bus, Ember and Rock Road.
Alternative transportation
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Greens pledge to transform Scotland at manifesto launch

Scottish Greens propose free bus travel, dental care, and new green jobs, funded by taxing the wealthy and polluting industries.
#scotland
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 weeks ago

7 Wonders of Scotland to Visit in 2026, From Loch Lomond to Luskentyre Beach

Scotland offers stunning, lesser-known destinations that showcase its natural beauty and rich history, attracting a growing number of tourists.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
4 weeks ago

7 Wonders of Scotland for 2026, from Loch Lomond to Luskentyre Beach

Scotland offers unique, lesser-known destinations that showcase its stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant wildlife.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 weeks ago

7 Wonders of Scotland to Visit in 2026, From Loch Lomond to Luskentyre Beach

Scotland offers stunning, lesser-known destinations that showcase its natural beauty and rich history, attracting a growing number of tourists.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
4 weeks ago

7 Wonders of Scotland for 2026, from Loch Lomond to Luskentyre Beach

Scotland offers unique, lesser-known destinations that showcase its stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant wildlife.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

England wildlife watchdog has stopped designating special sites for protection'

While Natural England dithers and reviews processes, irreplaceable wildlife sites are being trashed, damaged, and even built over. That is not a technical failure, it's a dereliction of duty.
Environment
Fundraising
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

ScottishPower secures 600m backing for major UK subsea power link

ScottishPower secured £600 million to develop the Eastern Green Link 4, enhancing UK's energy security and clean power transition.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

California's newest solar project isn't powering homes. It's powering your water

The Pastoria Solar Project will power the Edmonston Pumping Plant, aiding California's goal to decarbonize by 2035.
fromDefector
1 month ago

Dam It All To Hell | Defector

Hoppers, like Pixar's pre-Disney films, is a delight. The beavers' world is immersive and richly realized, grounded in science but never dry. The plot zigs and zags between moments of absurdity and emotional heft to stirring effect; I cried multiple times, and not just because of the low-hanging fruit of grandma death.
Independent films
Environment
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Britain's electricity is its 'most British' in over 20 YEARS

Britain's electricity generation is the most domestically sourced in over 20 years, with 53% generated in the UK and 46% imported.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Would more North Sea drilling mean lower energy prices for UK consumers?

Oil prices may rise to $150 a barrel due to supply issues, impacting costs across various sectors despite proposed UK drilling plans.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Water companies accused of more than 3,000 environmental rule breaches

The Environment Agency identified over 3,000 environmental breaches by water companies after conducting more than 10,000 inspections in the past year.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Openreach trials 'pioneering' fibre-optic water leak detection | Computer Weekly

Openreach says the appeal of the project is its simplicity and scale: it uses fibre already in the ground, applies machine learning to "listen" for leaks in nearby pipes, and pinpoints issues to within a few metres. The pilot sees utility provider Affinity Water and UK technology company Lightsonic use Distributed Acoustic Sensing to convert Openreach's fibre optic cables into thousands of sensors that can "hear" and pinpoint leaks from surrounding water pipes.
London startup
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Badenoch criticised for peddling dangerous fantasy' about North Sea oil drilling

Kemi Badenoch's push for new North Sea oil and gas licenses is criticized as ineffective for reducing energy prices.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Demand for hydropower surges as Trump clamps down on clean energy

Submersible hydroelectric technology in the Great Lakes could significantly contribute to clean energy amid rising electricity demand.
UK news
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Openreach says fiber can now save water by detecting leaks

Openreach's fiber-optic cables can detect water pipe leaks through distributed acoustic sensing, identifying over 100 leaks in trials and saving 2 million liters of water daily.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'We knew the truth': How parents uncovered Scottish hospital's infected water scandal

Karen Stirrat and Charmaine Lacock are mothers of children they say were exposed to infections while being treated for cancer at Glasgow's flagship "super hospital". They were some of the first parents to voice fears that something in the way the buildings were constructed was inherently unsafe. Dozens of vulnerable children like theirs with cancer or blood disorders became even more unwell while being treated at the hospital. Some of them died.
Public health
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Could a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire - or ruin it?

ILI Group plans to develop a massive artificial intelligence data centre on 100 hectares of farmland near HMP Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire, promising job creation and investment while facing local opposition over environmental and community impact concerns.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

Aberdeen to sell H2 bus fleet after project collapse - Sustainable Bus

Aberdeen City Council is selling 25 hydrogen double-decker buses and exiting its BP joint venture due to infrastructure delays and shifting market preference toward electric vehicles.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Water crisis looms as company warns it can't meet demand for new homes

South East Water cannot supply water infrastructure for planned housing growth in Tonbridge and Malling, warning that current targets exceed its capacity.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Shared Rural Network expansion removes Islay not-spots | Computer Weekly

Island communities have long experienced mobile coverage challenges, and addressing total not-spots is a key focus of the £1.3bn Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme. Launched in 2020, the SRN is a joint initiative between the government and the UK's mobile network operators - EE and Virgin Media O2 (VMO2), as well as Three and Vodafone before their merger - to extend 4G connectivity to 95% of the UK's landmass by the end of 2025.
UK news
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Highland Council workers won't get World Cup bank holiday

Highland Council and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar rejected giving workers an extra bank holiday on June 15 for Scotland's World Cup match, citing service disruption and financial costs exceeding £120,000.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Repairs carried out on water main after flooding

A large split in a 30-inch water main in north London flooded a road and cut water supply to properties, requiring 40 firefighters and overnight repair efforts by Thames Water.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

An answer to America's drought may be hiding in the toilet

The United States faces severe water shortages exacerbated by climate change, leading to increased interest in wastewater recycling as a solution.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

UK water giant to pay 44.7m over unacceptable' sewage spills

Welsh Water faces a £44.7 million penalty from Ofwat for serious breaches in sewage network operation, maintenance, and environmental protection.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

England should give over 7% of land to nature and renewables to meet environmental targets, data shows

England must allocate 7% of its land to nature, forests, and renewable energy to meet environmental targets while maintaining food production and housing capacity.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Villagers warned not to drink tap water after oil spills into river

Killin's tap water has been shut off after oil contamination in the River Dochart; bottled water is being provided while authorities investigate and flush it.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Edinburgh councillors pull the plug on 'green' AI datacenter

"This is an absolutely momentous decision," said APRS director Dr Kat Jones, adding that the debate exposed a broader industry problem since both planning officials and councillors repeatedly questioned what qualifies as a "green datacenter."
UK news
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Making wastewater drinkable is a growing trend as water resources become more strained

Treated wastewater recycling for drinking water is becoming a viable solution in water-scarce regions, with Florida, Arizona, California, and Colorado now allowing direct potable reuse through regulated pilot programs.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Water firms prevented from increasing bills as much as they wanted

UK's competition watchdog significantly reduced water company revenue increases, limiting five major firms to £463 million instead of £2.7 billion sought, resulting in 2.2% bill increases for customers.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Full list of water bill increases across the country

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UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Reform says it would cut green policies to fund 2bn income tax cut in Scotland

He urged moderate unionists no longer represented by the Tories and rational nationalists no longer represented by the SNP to find common ground in their support for Reform, but dismissed any prospect of a second referendum on independence in the medium term. I say no to the distraction of another referendum, for at least another 10 years, without ruling one out in the future, he said.
UK politics
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Storm Chandra: Fears heavy rainfall could bring worst flooding in more than a decade

Storm Chandra caused widespread flooding, uprooted trees, and heavy rainfall across parts of Ireland and southwestern Britain, prompting amber rain warnings and flood-preparation advice.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Scotland becomes first UK country to legalise water cremations

Scotland legalized hydrolysis, an environmentally sustainable funeral method using alkaline solution to decompose bodies, becoming the first UK region to offer this alternative to cremation and burial.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Plans to power London landmarks with Thames heat

A £72.7 million communal heat network will use a River Thames heat pump to provide low-carbon heating for Waterloo and South Bank landmarks.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Several flood warnings and alerts for rain across the UK

The Independent funds accessible journalism through donations while widespread UK flood warnings and a Met Office yellow rain alert threaten properties and travel.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Scotland's new emissions strategy too reliant on science fiction', critics say

Scotland's short-term climate emissions plans are realistic, but medium and long-term strategies face significant credibility concerns with confidence levels dropping from 91% by 2030 to 58% by 2040.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Campaigners push to better protect chalk streams

They're special on a world stage, 85% of chalk streams are in England. They're wonderful habitats, they're great for people as well, people really enjoy them, whether it's areas like this where you can find kingfishers and grey wagtails and it's just a unique resource that we really should steward properly.
Environment
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Lynx could return to Scotland but can rewilders win over wary Highlanders?

Scottish wildlife charities are pursuing a six-year effort to reintroduce lynx to Scottish forests, with 61% public support, while conducting extensive consultations with farmers and stakeholders to address livelihood concerns and build acceptance for the apex predator's return.
Environment
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

Inside the plan to use the River Thames to heat iconic London landmarks

A £72.7 million water-source heat pump network will use the River Thames to provide low-carbon heating to central London landmarks and buildings.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

We are hopeful': small signs of recovery for Scotland's rare capercaillie bird

Capercaillie numbers in parts of the Scottish Highlands show promising recovery due to targeted habitat management and conservation interventions.
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