Deep in a Swedish iron ore mine, a team works in perpetual darkness to tap Europe's largest rare earth deposit, a crucial step in reducing the EU's dependency on China for vital tech minerals.
Wessex Water's CEO and CFO received £50,000 in undisclosed payments from a parent company in a year they were banned from bonuses due to pollution. Read the full investigation.
California is officially drought-free for the first time since 2000, thanks to wet winters and recent storms. Explore the impacts and what it means for the future.
A West London man caught dealing cocaine in Wales told a court a crime gang threatened his family. Romario Buzi, 23, was given a suspended prison sentence. Read the full story.
A water treatment failure that left 24,000 Kent homes without drinking water for two weeks was foreseen and preventable, the regulator has revealed. Discover the full story of the South East Water crisis.
Reusable water bottles are a breeding ground for bacteria like E. coli. Experts reveal the essential cleaning steps you're likely missing to protect your health.
Plans for a floating, natural water swimming pool in Canary Wharf's Eden Dock have been approved. The 50-metre facility, set to open in summer 2026, will feature saunas and a clubhouse. Discover this new urban oasis.
Brent crude dropped to $60.33 as markets assess the impact of US intervention in Venezuela's vast oil industry. A former Chevron executive seeks $2bn for projects. Read the latest analysis.
A letter to the Guardian highlights the environmental cost of long showers, urging a rethink of water use in the climate crisis. Discover how small changes can make a big difference.
At least 10 people have died and hundreds hospitalised in Indore after sewage leaked into the drinking water supply, exposing a crisis beneath the city's clean reputation. Read the full investigation.
Survivalist Bear Grylls co-owns Water2's Pod 2.0 filter, removing 99.99% of microplastics. Save £20 with code VIEWER and over £140 annually versus bottled water.
Heavy December storms have increased California's vital snowpack to 71% of average, offering hope for water supplies. Officials warn the season is still young. Read the latest analysis.
Former Wessex Water chief Colin Skellett received a £170,000 bonus from parent firm YTL despite a ban on performance pay after a criminal pollution conviction. Critics call for tougher action.
A $400,000 shipment of lobster bound for Costco was stolen by criminals impersonating a legitimate carrier. The logistics firm warns this sophisticated fraud drives up costs for consumers.
Hundreds in East Sussex faced no running water on Christmas Day after a burst main. Southern Water apologises as supply returns. Read the latest updates.
Hundreds in Hastings face a dry Christmas as a burst pipe drains reservoir. MP slams Southern Water's 'years of neglect'. Bottled water stations set up as company races to fix supply.
The Museum of Failure, a touring exhibition celebrating design disasters and corporate flops, is coming to Britain next spring. Discover the stories behind the Titanic, Sinclair C5, and more.
Peter and Winnie are at odds over his strict water-saving rules, from timed showers to reusing egg water. Is he being eco-conscious or controlling? You decide.
Extreme weather and fragile supply chains are pushing up the cost of festive staples like cranberries and wheat, raising fears over future UK food security and stability. Discover the climate link to your Christmas shop.
GSK strikes a voluntary agreement with the US government to lower prescription medicine costs by up to 66% and bolster American drug supply chains. Read the full details.
Australia mandates major LNG exporters to reserve up to a quarter of gas for domestic use from 2027, aiming to lower soaring energy prices. Read the full details of this historic policy.
Asda, Lidl and Morrisons are stocking imported turkeys due to UK avian flu outbreaks. Discover how this impacts your Christmas dinner and British farming.
With water bills soaring, UK households are advised to reuse grey water from baths and sinks to cut costs and help the environment. Expert tips inside.
New data reveals Croydon rents climbed 5% in the past year, outpacing London's average. Explore the rental market imbalance and see how your area compares with our interactive map.
Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling, just as energy-hungry mega-scale data centres move into the region. Communities in Ohio and Michigan are fighting back against the threat to their water supply. Read the full investigation.
Thames Water postpones controversial £2.5m retention payments for 21 executives as it seeks a multi-billion pound rescue deal. Discover the full story behind the bonus row.
Thames Water defers controversial £2.46m retention awards for 21 senior managers. Learn about the political pressure and the firm's ongoing survival battle.
Wessex Water must pay an £11m enforcement package for sewage leaks, with shareholders funding the upgrades, not customers. Read the latest on the water sector crackdown.
Morrisons becomes the first UK supermarket to push back its net zero goal, now aiming for 2050. The chain says its new targets cover the entire supply chain. Read the full story.
Hundreds of Barbican Estate residents face a weekend without water after a mains leak. Thames Water apologises as locals are directed to nearby gyms for showers. Read the latest.