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UK to create new water regulator after crisis at Thames Water

Britain's Labour government has decided to scrap Ofwat and establish a new watchdog to prevent "abuses of the past."

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UK temperatures to turn warmer after heavy rain and thunderstorms cause yellow weather warnings

The Environment Agency have warned motorists not to drive through floodwater on Monday and Tuesday

The Independent UK

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Murray Watt urged to intervene after accusations proposed Queensland coalmine clearing land in greater glider habitat

Queensland Conservation Council releases images appearing to show large areas of bushland felled within threatened species habitat

The Guardian - AU

Key questions answered on water reforms to protect consumers and environment

The Government is abolishing Ofwat as part of a shake-up of water sector regulation.

The Independent UK

Three types of drought – and why there’s no such thing as a global water crisis

Hosepipe bans have been announced in parts of England this summer. Following the driest spring in over a century, the Environment Agency has issued a medium drought risk warning, and Yorkshire Water will introduce restrictions starting Friday, 11 July. It’s a familiar story: reduced rainfall, shrinking reservoirs and renewed calls…

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Government announces water regulator Ofwat will be abolished - everything you need to know and how it will affect your household

A brand new watchdog will oversee water companies in the UK - this is everything we know so far

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What was said in the water report? All the key points

Changes are afoot after the release of the damning report

Evening Standard

‘Never again’: Regulatory reform pledged to prevent repeat of water bill hikes

The Government said reforms of water sector regulation will protect customers and the environment.

Evening Standard

I tested the Getax ZX10 G2 and this rugged tablet is designed to withstand the most demanding users and the most challenging environments - but it's not cheap

Getac offers an Android tablet designed for those who require both performance and resilience.

TechRadar

Ofwat scrapped to end water regulation that ‘failed customers and environment’

A new single regulator will replace four separate bodies to cut pollution and protect customers from future bill hikes.

Evening Standard

Ofwat to be abolished, minister confirms in major overhaul of Britain’s ‘broken’ water industry

Steve Reed said water companies have been ‘allowed to profit at the expense of the British people’

The Independent UK

SA algae crisis ‘incredibly disturbing’ but federal government won’t declare natural disaster, Watt says

Greens’ Sarah Hanson-Young warns $14m in federal funding ‘nowhere near’ enough to support South Australian communities reeling from toxic algal bloom covering coast

The Guardian - AU

Voices: How can the UK’s broken water industry be fixed? Join The Independent Debate

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: Should the UK's water system be rescued by a new super-regulator – or is it time to take it fully back into public hands?

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Greece is creating two new national marine parks to meet 2030 ocean protection targets early

Beyond the environmental substance, the designation of marine parks has diplomatic implications

The Guardian - UK

Families torn apart, charges of kidnap and theft: how plans for a giant mine have sown distrust and unrest in the hills of Jericó

Activists who object to plans for Colombia’s biggest copper mine as a serious threat to the environment are fighting legal action initiated by AngloGold Ashanti. But some in the community say the venture will bring investment

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer backs Environment Secretary Steve Reed after Feargal Sharkey urges him to quit over water scandal

Former Undertones frontman turned environmental campaigner accused Steve Reed of having ‘no control’ over the water industry

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'Incredibly disturbing': federal help for algae crisis

Millions of dollars in federal funding have been pledged to tackle a massive and toxic algal bloom choking life along a state's coast and waterways.

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The Guardian - UK

Ofwat to be abolished in ‘reset’ of water industry regulation

Environment secretary backs plan to end sewage spills and financial mismanagement in England and Wales

Evening Standard

Ofwat scrapped in huge shake up of 'broken' water industry regulation

Decision from Environment Secretary Steve Reed follows publication of major report from the Government appointed Independent Water Commission

The Independent UK

Major review calls for Ofwat to be scrapped as water bills set to soar 30% in next five years

Sir Jon Cunliffe’s review recommended scrapping Ofwat

Evening Standard

Overhaul water regulators into one single body, landmark review recommends

The much-anticipated final report of the Independent Water Commission was published on Monday morning.

Evening Standard

Water industry faces ‘root and branch reform’ after landmark review

Environment Secretary Steve Reed is widely reported to be preparing to abolish regulator Ofwat.

The Guardian - UK

Water ombudsman to be created amid sweeping changes in England and Wales

Environment secretary to make announcement on Monday as part of review that is expected to abolish Ofwat

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How to paint believable environments for concept art using Photoshop and Blender

Concept artist Edward Barons breaks down his process for building convincing details into a scene.

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