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Reservoir Reckoning: England’s Future Water Security and Local Resistance
England is facing an unprecedented water crisis driven by climate change, prolonged droughts, and significant population growth. In response, the UK government and water companies have reignited proposals to construct major reservoirs—the first significant water storage projects in England in over three decades.
Thames Water’s £123m Fine: A Mere Slap on the Wrist Amidst Mounting Scandals
It seems barely a week goes by without Thames Water becoming embroiled in yet another scandal.This week, in a landmark decision, Ofwat has imposed a record £122.7 million fine on Thames Water for significant environmental violations and improper dividend payments.
Concrete Consequences: How the Building Industry Can Tackle Water Scarcity
Few materials are as foundational to modern construction as concrete. Ubiquitous in everything from housing and infrastructure to schools and shopping centres, its durability and affordability have made it the bedrock of development.
Liquid Assets or Leaky Ethics? Thames Water’s Bonus Blunder Exposes Broken Priorities
In an era when water companies are under unprecedented scrutiny, Thames Water has once again managed to plunge headfirst into controversy—this time by defending executive bonuses despite receiving a staggering £3 billion in emergency funding.
Turning Tides: Can Desalination Quench the World's Thirst?
As climate change accelerates and populations swell, the global demand for freshwater has reached unprecedented levels. Traditional sources—rivers, lakes, and aquifers—are under increasing strain. Amid this crisis, desalination is emerging as a key technological solution, transforming seawater into a life-sustaining resource.
Tech’s Thirst for Change: How Apple and Other Industry Giants Are Reimagining Water Stewardship
In a world facing rising water scarcity and unpredictable hydrological cycles, it is not just agriculture or heavy industry feeling the pressure—technology companies, too, are waking up to their role in the global water balance.