environmental-issues

Image for UK rules prevent special treatment for Thames Water, minister saysHeadlines

UK Rules Prevent Special Treatment for Thames Water, Minister Says

Image for UK to create single regulator for troubled water sectorHeadlines

UK to Create Single Regulator for Troubled Water Sector

Image for Private equity firm CAPZA buys minority stake in DI EnvironnementFinance

Private Equity Firm Capza Buys Minority Stake in Di Environnement

Image for Nestle, Barry Callebaut, re.green to restore areas in Brazil's cocoa, coffee regionsHeadlines

Nestle, Barry Callebaut, Re.green to Restore Areas in Brazil's Cocoa, Coffee Regions

Image for Vegetation loss from Greek wildfires sharply raised soil temperature, report says

Vegetation Loss From Greek Wildfires Sharply Raised Soil Temperature, Report Says

Date: July 16, 2025

(Reuters) -The soil surface temperature in areas around Greek capital Athens rose in some places by as much as 10 degrees Celsius since July 2024 after big fires destroyed vegetation, research...

Image for EU's 'green' fuel mandate costly and not helping environment, IATA says

EU's 'green' Fuel Mandate Costly and Not Helping Environment, Iata Says

Date: July 16, 2025

SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The European Union's buying of sustainable aviation fuel from outside of its region to meet its carbon emission targets is not making "an awful lot of sense", said IATA...

Image for Explainer-How climate change is fuelling wildfires in Europe

Explainer-How Climate Change Is Fuelling Wildfires in Europe

Date: July 15, 2025

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Wildfires have scorched hotspots in several Mediterranean countries this month, with blazes forcing thousands of people into lockdown in Catalonia in Spain, and...

Image for Thames Water fights to avoid nationalisation after $2 billion loss

Thames Water Fights to Avoid Nationalisation After $2 Billion Loss

Date: July 15, 2025

(Reuters) -Britain's Thames Water reported an annual pretax loss of 1.65 billion pounds ($2.22 billion) on Tuesday, at a time the debt-laden water utility faces mounting regulatory scrutiny and threat...

Image for European ports slow to install shore power ahead of 2030 deadline, study shows

European Ports Slow to Install Shore Power Ahead of 2030 Deadline, Study Shows

Date: July 14, 2025

(Reuters) -Most European ports are lagging in installing the shore-side electrical infrastructure needed for ships to switch from highly polluting marine fuel to cleaner electricity while docked, a...

Image for Heatwaves in Spain caused 1,180 deaths in past two months, ministry says

Heatwaves in Spain Caused 1,180 Deaths in Past Two Months, Ministry Says

Date: July 14, 2025

MADRID (Reuters) -High temperatures caused 1,180 deaths in Spain in the past two months, a sharp increase from the same period last year, the Environment Ministry said on Monday. The vast majority of...