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Ministers Consider Raising Industrial Water Prices, Large Users to Pay More
Ministers are weighing higher charges for major water users as drought affects 27 million people and the Environment Agency reviews abstraction
Wildfire Burns 8,700 Hectares on Mount Kenya, Threatening Wildlife and Water
A wildfire has burned about 8,700 hectares on Mount Kenya since Sept 1, raising fears for wildlife, water sources and fragile high‑altitude habitats.
Five Israeli Desalination Plants Knocked Out, Gaza Sewage Damage May Have Worsened Bloom
Scientists say damage to Gaza’s sewage system may have worsened a Mediterranean algae bloom.
Residents Return To Southern Lebanon Despite Israel Invasion, Face No Shelter Or Water
Displaced residents are returning to southern Lebanon where homes were razed, struggling to find shelter and even water as winter nears.
Housing Targets At Risk As Drought And Failing Water Infrastructure Hit South East England
Councils warn drought and ageing water systems are blocking housebuilding plans across Hampshire, Cambridgeshire, Kent and beyond.