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Be ‘Less Squeamish’ About Drinking Recycled Wastewater, British Official Says

As droughts become more frequent, drinking water that has been reprocessed from sewage treatment is the future, the head of Britain’s Environment Agency said.

Low Water Levels Disrupt European River Cruises, a Favorite of U.S. Tourists

As the continent faces a severe drought, companies have had to use buses to transport passengers along parts of the Rhine and the Danube, where...

Trade Between Russia and Britain Falls to Lowest Level on Record

New figures show the extent to which the British government’s economic sanctions against Russia are having an effect.

U.K. Approves Covid Booster Vaccine That Targets Two Variants

The vaccine, which has been approved for adults, generated a strong immune response against both the original virus and the Omicron variant.

OPEC Plus Members Meet to Decide Whether to Increase Oil Production

The group’s monthly meeting comes as global oil prices remain high and inventories run low.

London’s Heathrow Airport Will Limit Passengers for the Summer

With Heathrow facing staff shortages that have significantly constrained the airport’s capacity, the airport’s C.E.O. asks airlines to stop selling tickets until September.

Oil Companies Oppose Windfall Tax in Britain Despie Record Profits

Oil and gas companies say that charging them a 25 percent tax on profits could deter future investment at a critical time for Britain.

Oil industry execs in Britain oppose windfall tax as some report record profits.

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HSBC Executive Comments Downplays Climate Change Risk

Stuart Kirk, the head of responsible investing for the bank’s asset management division, said the risks of climate change had been overblown. “Who cares if...

‘Another Unequal Burden’: Working with Long Covid

Some research has shown that lingering Covid symptoms are more prevalent in people in their 30s and 40s — when workers are often in the...