mikekeil.bsky.social - Profile | ThreadSky | a Reddit-style client for Bluesky

There's some good stuff in the Water Special Measures Bill that got Royal Ascent today. My quote made it into the press release - quite far down (must try harder!) www.gov.uk/government/n...

submitted 3 days ago • 0 comments

A proper mystery. It's an incredibly bleak yet beautiful part of Wales. BBC News - Body in wetsuit found in reservoir puzzles police www.bbc.com/news/article...

submitted 4 days ago • 0 comments

Whatever next? This won't change a thing. Clever scientists will keep on being inquisitive and, as the article points out, just find other names for their research. #ClimateChange www.theguardian.com/environment/...

submitted 5 days ago • 0 comments

Wow, leakage as high as 80% in some places in Greece. And a knock on impact is an over reliance on plastic bottled water. Very interesting article. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...

submitted 6 days ago • 0 comments

Don't expect any @petshopboys.music-social.com.ap.brid.gy concert dates in Russia to be announced any time soon. #PetShopBoys

submitted 7 days ago • 0 comments

Energy Smart meter roll out has been pretty poor, yet smart meters are on the march in water. Are they worth having and can they be trusted? These questions and more answered in this episode of Waterfall, the podcast from @ccwvoice.bsky.social #water #smartmeters podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/8...

submitted 7 days ago • 0 comments

Who'd have thought it, water from clouds!?! I do have some questions about where 17000 square metres of mesh could fit in a city? Love to see it attempted on a large scale. BBC News - Fog harvesting could provide water for arid cities www.bbc.com/news/article...

submitted 7 days ago • 0 comments

Lots in the news about water bills and some water companies wanting to push them up even further. If you want to stay ahead of the increases, check out this episode of Waterfall to find out how! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/8...

submitted 8 days ago • 0 comments

Really insightful "deep listening" of water consumers from @ccwvoice.bsky.social More obvious concerns around pollution, leakage and bills; less obvious are smart meters, company finances and drinking water quality. All these issues need action to rebuild trust. www.ccw.org.uk/publication/...

submitted 8 days ago • 0 comments

Here’s what we said at @ccwvoice.bsky.social about the water companies appealing their water price settlement to the CMA… www.ccw.org.uk/news/custome...

submitted 9 days ago • 0 comments

If water companies don't like Ofwat's decisions on water bills rises they can appeal to the CMA (as six have chosen to do). If consumers don't like the proposed rises, they don't have that same right of appeal. This imbalance needs to shift in favour of consumers. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

submitted 9 days ago • 0 comments

Two more water companies contest Ofwat's decisions and essentially want to raise prices further. We'll know the full extent of the challenges to Ofwat by the end of today. Loads of detail sit behind these appeals. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

submitted 9 days ago • 1 comment

Interesting, there are not many articles that look at other sources of water pollution, beyond water companies. BBC News - Campaign encourages connection to sewage network www.bbc.com/news/article...

submitted 9 days ago • 0 comments

Bizarre! Who'd have thought a fatberg would stop a Brian Adams concert? www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

submitted 17 days ago • 1 comment

Love these stories! Whatever next will be inappropriately disposed of down the loo? Remember just pee, poo and paper should be flushed 🚽 🪠 BBC News - Wing mirrors and engine cover found blocking sewer www.bbc.com/news/article...

submitted 19 days ago • 0 comments

Hi @vegplotter.bsky.social there's a couple of episodes of @ccwvoice.bsky.social Waterfall podcast on sustainable gardening that you'd like. Check out episode 40 "mulch ado about nothing" and episode 73 "gardening sustainability". Find them here ccw.org.uk/podcasts or Apple / Spotify / Deezer

submitted 19 days ago • 0 comments

"The court heard on Tuesday that Thames Water will end up paying £200m to advisers in the first half of this year" Someone is doing rather well out of this mess, unfortunately it's not consumers. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

submitted 22 days ago • 0 comments

Water bills are going up on average by 26% on April 1st in England and Wales to £603. Stay a step ahead of these rises with the money saving tips this podcast... open.spotify.com/episode/72Zi...

submitted 22 days ago • 0 comments

If you want to save money then you don't want to miss this episode of Waterfall. 27 minutes could save you alot of money! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/8...

submitted 24 days ago • 0 comments

No great surprise that high costs are putting many people off rail travel. This must be urgently sorted. Need climate tax on internal flights in mainland UK and use that to subsidise rail fairs. #Rail #SustainableTransport #ClimateEmergency www.theguardian.com/money/2025/f...

submitted 25 days ago • 0 comments

Until rail ticket prices come down and plane ticket prices go up this target will never be met. Loads of people fly to Scotland from other parts of the UK (and vice-versa) because it's cheeper than rail. BBC News - Scotland 'unlikely' to hit 2030 car use climate target www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

submitted 25 days ago • 0 comments

Hey @aroundthefunnel.bsky.social enjoying the Dundee v Hearts commentary on Hearts TV. @lauriedunsire.bsky.social you don't usually apologise for the audio issues in most matches 🤣 (I'm fine for you to reply with a four letter response). Keep up the great work.

submitted 26 days ago • 1 comment

44% of households in England and Wales are already cutting back on essentials like food and heating in order to pay their bills, including water according to new research by CCW. Find out how you can stay ahead of water bill rises in the latest edition of Waterfall. open.spotify.com/episode/72Zi...

submitted 26 days ago • 0 comments

This article shows how culture impacts the number of people who can swim. It's great we've got a target in England for all kids to be able to swim 25m before they finish primary school - that will save lives. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...

submitted 26 days ago • 0 comments

It's misleading to compare survey results about drinking water quality based on data from 148 countries because there are very different standards. In the UK we have some of the highest standards in the world and world class drinking water. news.sky.com/story/should...

submitted 26 days ago • 1 comment

This podcast could save you serious £££. With water bills rising this episode of Waterfall has all the savings all in one place. Here’s me talking to the our guest, Andy White, on the pod! ccw.org.uk/podcasts Also on Apple, Spotify, etc just search “Waterfall - saving water” #water #podcast

submitted 27 days ago • 0 comments

It's stories like these that emphasise just how messed up transport policy and pricing is. Proper climate impacts urgently need costed in. Woman travels to Manchester via Spain to save cash on rail fares - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

submitted 28 days ago • 0 comments

With the news of significant water bill rises, check out the latest episode of Waterfall where we outline all the ways you can make your water bill more affordable #waterbills #podcast #moneysaving podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/w...

submitted 28 days ago • 0 comments

There are already 2.5 million households in England and Wales that have fallen behind on paying their water bills - this will make things even more difficult for them. BBC News: Water bills to rise by £123 a year in April www.bbc.com/news/article...

submitted 29 days ago • 0 comments

The appointment of Yve Buckland to the Water Commission is a good one. A strong consumer voice is needed. www.gov.uk/government/n...

submitted 30 days ago • 0 comments

Interesting research... www.theguardian.com/environment/...

submitted 31 days ago • 0 comments

New US administration ditches Biden's plan to limit levels of PFAS manufacturers can discharge into rivers from their waste pipes. Numerous studies have linked PFAS to cancers, liver, thyroid, kidney conditions, fertility issues & harm to fetal development 🧵 www.ewg.org/news-insight...

submitted 32 days ago • 1 comment

Craving a brew with a conscience? 🍺 Our latest Waterfall episode features Devil's Canyon, proving you can have your hops and drink responsibly too! ♻️ They're crafting delicious beer from recycled water – talk about a refreshing idea! 🌊 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/33k4...

submitted 33 days ago • 1 comment

Thirsty for sustainability? In this Waterfall episode, we dive deep with Devil's Canyon – the innovators brewing incredible beer from recycled water! Learn how they're making waves in sustainability. Listen: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/7... #recycledwater #sustainablebrewing #waterconservation

submitted 33 days ago • 0 comments

Want easy ways to live sustainably? Check out Waterfall the water saving podcast for loads of ideas to help you save water, money and the environment. On most major platforms and at ccw.org.uk/podcast #sustainability #water #climate #environment

submitted 35 days ago • 0 comments

NEW The UK has rejected an application by farmers to use a bee-killing pesticide on sugar beet in England This is a big deal For the past four years in a row, the last government approved emergency use of the neonicotinoid Will likely delight conservationists, infuriate farmers

submitted 35 days ago • 6 comments

Just finished this excellent book by @rosatkins.bsky.social. Probably should have read it before giving evidence at the EFRA select committee... (every day's a school day!)

submitted 35 days ago • 1 comment

Who cannot be saddened or deeply concerned by these actions on day 1? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

submitted 37 days ago • 0 comments

This is probably the smartest I've dressed in years at today's EFRA (environment) select committee in Westminster 😀 #water

submitted 37 days ago • 0 comments

How do water consumers feel towards their water company? Why do we need better affordability support in water? Why are bills going up so much? All these issue discussed today at the EFRA (environment) select committee. You can watch it here parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

submitted 37 days ago • 0 comments

In Westminster today giving evidence to the EFRA (Environment) select committee on behalf of water consumers. Having never done one before it was an interesting and nerve-wracking experience. Always good to put the consumer perspective across. #water #pollution #consumers

submitted 37 days ago • 0 comments