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Viewpoints

It's great news that Southern Water is planning to change its tariff structure so that the price is higher in... ...more »

Climate change research is the least of the ETS's troubles

Comments | Janet Wood

The EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) has had a tough time in the past six months. Some might say that... ...more »
Now more than ever the water sector needs a voice

Comments | Janet Wood

Ofwat chief executive Regina Finn has announced a "root and branch" review of the water regulator's functions and powers and,... ...more »
If we must have another review, look at the big picture

Comments | Janet Wood

Interviewed in The Times this week, energy and climate change secretary Ed Miliband suggested another review of the energy sector... ...more »

Environmental policy has failed in Europe

Soapbox | Alex Desbarres

The European Commission recently called for public finances to shore up European environmental policy goals and overcome chronic failures of... ...more »
UKCP09 is the tip of the scientific iceberg

Soapbox | Mark Kowalski

Coverage of weather and climate has exploded in the media in recent years, thanks in no small part to a... ...more »
Time for network contracts to evolve

Soapbox | Mike Levery

Ofwat has published its final price determination, and to no-one's surprise it is calling for improved standards of service and... ...more »

Now, that's how you treat the 'won't pays'

Electricity

Spare a thought for three protest leaders in Mexico who've been jailed for contesting electricity charges. Not sent a final... ...more »
Man on a wire - no, seriously...

Electricity

Part of a Chinese city was without power for four hours when a man performed a high-wire act on overhead... ...more »
Vote for what you don't believe

Electricity

It is only to be expected in the run-up to the election, but polls are proliferating like there's no tomorrow.... ...more »