Focus on Infrastructure
UN experts decry water woes in Guadeloupe, say scientists and activists censored
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — U.N. independent experts are denouncing chronic water cuts in the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, adding that they...
California proposal would change power bill calculations, relieve spikes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’s become a rite of summer in sunny California: When the temperature spikes, so do electricity bills, leaving some customers...
Georgia state lawmakers approve private water utility bypassing county to serve homes near Hyundai plant
A change in Georgia state law would allow a private utility to provide water service for new homes near Hyundai's upcoming EV plant...
UK’s biggest water supplier plunges into deeper financial crisis
Debt-plagued Thames Water has failed to raise a major cash injection from shareholders, it revealed Thursday, blaming industry regulations that made its rescue...
Renewable electricity capacity grew 10% in 2023 but energy generation slipped
Scotland’s capacity for renewable electricity generation grew by 10% in 2023, driven by onshore and offshore wind. However the amount generated fell by...
UK records ‘highest ever share of electricity generation by renewables’
The British Energy Department (DESNZ), which released new energy trend data on Thursday, says this came as fossil fuel electricity generation saw its...
UK emissions fall to new low as high energy cost see households budget
The drop in UK emissions is due to "reduced gas use in electricity generation", as utility prices for British households reached record highs.
US East Coast states receive proposals for offshore wind projects
BOSTON — Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut received proposals Wednesday for offshore wind projects as the three East Coast states hope to boost...
Emissions cap ‘could hurt Trans Mountain pipeline sale price’
CALGARY — The Calgary Chamber of Commerce is warning Ottawa that its proposed cap on emissions from the oil and gas sector could...
