Tag #Environmental Regulation

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Trump Administration Proposes to End Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program

The Trump administration proposed ending the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, requiring over 8,000 US facilities to report climate pollution since 2010, framed as reducing regulatory burdens but criticized for hindering transparency and violating Congressional mandates.

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Undisclosed £1.3 Million Payment to Yorkshire Water CEO Sparks Outrage

Yorkshire Water CEO Nicola Shaw received £1.3 million in undisclosed payments from the parent company, Kelda Holdings, between 2023 and 2025, raising concerns about transparency and accountability in the UK water industry amid ongoing sewage scandals and bill increases.

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Reduced Inequality
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Ethics Complaint Filed Against Alberta Energy Advisor for Conflict of Interest

Alberta landowner Dwight Popowich filed a complaint with the ethics commissioner alleging a conflict of interest against Premier Danielle Smith's energy advisor, David Yager, who simultaneously holds multiple government contracts totaling $322,000, sits on the Alberta Energy Regulator board, and con...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Ofwat to be Abolished Amidst Water Industry Crisis

A government-commissioned review recommends abolishing England and Wales' water regulator, Ofwat, due to its failures in preventing sewage spills, managing company finances, and controlling charges; a consultation on a new regulator will begin next week, coinciding with a 60% rise in serious polluti...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Sewage Sludge: UK's Risky Fertiliser Practice

Annually, 768,000 tonnes of sewage sludge containing 'forever chemicals', pharmaceuticals, and microplastics are spread across 150,000 hectares of English farmland, raising concerns about soil contamination and food chain safety due to insufficient regulation and testing, despite bans in other count...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Thames Water Seeks Regulatory Relief in Recapitalization Plan

Facing potential nationalization, Thames Water's lenders proposed a recapitalization plan that includes regulatory changes, reduced penalties for past environmental violations, and a 20% debt writedown, sparking debate about environmental enforcement and government intervention.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Trump Administration Proposes to End Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program

The Trump administration proposed ending the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, requiring over 8,000 US facilities to report climate pollution since 2010, citing burdensome regulations and costs, while environmental advocates argue it violates the law and benefits polluters.

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Climate Action
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EPA Revokes Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding

The US EPA, under President Trump's appointee Lee Zeldin, is revoking the 2009 endangerment finding that declared greenhouse gases harmful, potentially eliminating the legal basis for numerous emission reduction regulations; this follows the suspension of over 140 EPA employees who voiced dissent.

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England to Reform Water Industry Following Record Pollution and Bill Hikes

A report on England's water industry recommends smart meters and a new regulator to prevent future large water bill increases, amid record pollution incidents and criticism of corporate greed; water bills have risen by £10 per month on average.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Record Fine Exposes Failures in England's Privatized Water System

Thames Water, a UK water company, was fined a record $165 million for discharging untreated sewage into rivers, exposing failures within England's privatized water system and prompting a government review to potentially overhaul regulations.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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MPs Urge Regulatory Control Over Water Company Bonuses, Propose Non-Profit Model

A UK parliamentary report recommends that regulators pre-approve water company bonuses and dividends, and that the government explore a non-profit model for water companies in England, similar to Wales, to improve financial management and environmental protection, citing examples of irresponsible sp...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Thames Water Fined \$166 Million for Sewage Pollution and Dividend Violations

Britain's Thames Water was fined \$166 million for sewage pollution and dividend rule violations, the largest penalty ever imposed by Ofwat; the fine will be paid by the company and its investors, not customers.

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Clean Water and Sanitation

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