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Anglian Water Fined £1.42 Million for Water Contamination
Anglian Water was fined £1.42 million for contaminating the water supply of 1.3 million people in eastern England between June and December 2021 by using unapproved materials in water tanks; the company pleaded guilty, rectified the issues, and the risk to customers was deemed very low.
Anglian Water Fined £1.42 Million for Water Contamination
Anglian Water was fined £1.42 million for contaminating the water supply of 1.3 million people in eastern England between June and December 2021 by using unapproved materials in water tanks; the company pleaded guilty, rectified the issues, and the risk to customers was deemed very low.
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48% Bias Score
EPA Weakens "Forever Chemical" Drinking Water Limits
The EPA announced plans to weaken limits on several "forever chemicals" in drinking water, reversing parts of the Biden administration's rule that set the first federal limits for PFAS, while maintaining stricter standards for PFOA and PFOS and granting utilities until 2031 to comply.
EPA Weakens "Forever Chemical" Drinking Water Limits
The EPA announced plans to weaken limits on several "forever chemicals" in drinking water, reversing parts of the Biden administration's rule that set the first federal limits for PFAS, while maintaining stricter standards for PFOA and PFOS and granting utilities until 2031 to comply.
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48% Bias Score
New Law Threatens Jail Time for Water Company Bosses Covering Up Sewage Spills
A new law will allow for the imprisonment of water company bosses for up to two years if they are found to have covered up illegal sewage spills; this follows a pattern of zero accountability, with only three individuals ever prosecuted, none of whom received a fine, despite hundreds of identified i...
New Law Threatens Jail Time for Water Company Bosses Covering Up Sewage Spills
A new law will allow for the imprisonment of water company bosses for up to two years if they are found to have covered up illegal sewage spills; this follows a pattern of zero accountability, with only three individuals ever prosecuted, none of whom received a fine, despite hundreds of identified i...
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56% Bias Score
Canadian Firm Defies International Law, Plans Deep-Sea Mining
The Metals Company plans to start deep-sea mining in the Eastern Pacific Ocean for nickel and cobalt needed for electric vehicle batteries, defying ongoing international efforts to establish mining regulations in international waters.
Canadian Firm Defies International Law, Plans Deep-Sea Mining
The Metals Company plans to start deep-sea mining in the Eastern Pacific Ocean for nickel and cobalt needed for electric vehicle batteries, defying ongoing international efforts to establish mining regulations in international waters.
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48% Bias Score
Ofwat to Ban Bonuses for Water Bosses Over Sewage Spills and Mismanagement
Ofwat plans to ban bonuses for water company CEOs in England starting April 1, 2024, if their companies receive a one-star rating from the Environment Agency, break consumer protection laws, breach licenses, or commit criminal offenses; however, critics argue this measure is insufficient.
Ofwat to Ban Bonuses for Water Bosses Over Sewage Spills and Mismanagement
Ofwat plans to ban bonuses for water company CEOs in England starting April 1, 2024, if their companies receive a one-star rating from the Environment Agency, break consumer protection laws, breach licenses, or commit criminal offenses; however, critics argue this measure is insufficient.
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52% Bias Score
Yorkshire Water to Pay £40m for Sewage Failures
Yorkshire Water will pay a £40 million penalty to Ofwat for sewage system failures causing excessive storm overflows, with £36.6 million for infrastructure upgrades and £3.4 million for river improvements, as it raises customer bills by 29%.
Yorkshire Water to Pay £40m for Sewage Failures
Yorkshire Water will pay a £40 million penalty to Ofwat for sewage system failures causing excessive storm overflows, with £36.6 million for infrastructure upgrades and £3.4 million for river improvements, as it raises customer bills by 29%.
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36% Bias Score
EPA Weakens "Forever Chemical" Limits in Drinking Water
The EPA plans to weaken limits on several "forever chemicals" in drinking water, delaying compliance deadlines for some and rescinding limits on others, reversing stricter rules implemented by the Biden administration and facing criticism from environmental groups.
EPA Weakens "Forever Chemical" Limits in Drinking Water
The EPA plans to weaken limits on several "forever chemicals" in drinking water, delaying compliance deadlines for some and rescinding limits on others, reversing stricter rules implemented by the Biden administration and facing criticism from environmental groups.
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48% Bias Score
UK Water Industry Faces Crisis Amidst Regulatory Failures and Public Distrust
A National Audit Office report reveals a record low in public trust for the UK's privatized water industry, alongside projected double-digit bill increases and systemic regulatory failures that have left the industry's infrastructure aging and underfunded.
UK Water Industry Faces Crisis Amidst Regulatory Failures and Public Distrust
A National Audit Office report reveals a record low in public trust for the UK's privatized water industry, alongside projected double-digit bill increases and systemic regulatory failures that have left the industry's infrastructure aging and underfunded.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Administration to Overturn State Bans on Toxic Chemicals
The Trump administration plans to overturn hundreds of state bans on toxic chemicals like PFAS in consumer goods by changing EPA chemical risk evaluations, potentially increasing public exposure to harmful substances and undermining state-level protections.
Trump Administration to Overturn State Bans on Toxic Chemicals
The Trump administration plans to overturn hundreds of state bans on toxic chemicals like PFAS in consumer goods by changing EPA chemical risk evaluations, potentially increasing public exposure to harmful substances and undermining state-level protections.
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48% Bias Score
England's Sewage Pollution Remains High Despite Investment
England's sewage spills decreased by 2.9% in 2024 compared to 2023, but their duration increased by 0.2%, totaling over 3.6 million hours, despite government investments and new legislation; investigations are underway into whether the government's cleanup plans are sufficient.
England's Sewage Pollution Remains High Despite Investment
England's sewage spills decreased by 2.9% in 2024 compared to 2023, but their duration increased by 0.2%, totaling over 3.6 million hours, despite government investments and new legislation; investigations are underway into whether the government's cleanup plans are sufficient.
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56% Bias Score
OEP Investigates UK Government for Failing to Clean Up England's Rivers
The UK's Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) is investigating the government for failing to adequately clean up England's rivers, potentially violating environmental laws and missing 2027 cleanup targets; this follows post-Brexit divergence from stricter EU standards, resulting in only 14% of ...
OEP Investigates UK Government for Failing to Clean Up England's Rivers
The UK's Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) is investigating the government for failing to adequately clean up England's rivers, potentially violating environmental laws and missing 2027 cleanup targets; this follows post-Brexit divergence from stricter EU standards, resulting in only 14% of ...
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48% Bias Score
Thames Water Wins Debt Lifeline Appeal, but Challenges Remain
Britain's largest water supplier, Thames Water, secured a £3 billion debt lifeline after appeals were dismissed, avoiding immediate state intervention but facing continued challenges over high interest rates (9.75 percent), environmental mismanagement, and public backlash.
Thames Water Wins Debt Lifeline Appeal, but Challenges Remain
Britain's largest water supplier, Thames Water, secured a £3 billion debt lifeline after appeals were dismissed, avoiding immediate state intervention but facing continued challenges over high interest rates (9.75 percent), environmental mismanagement, and public backlash.
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48% Bias Score
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