UK government ‘irresponsible’ for not publishing emergency drought plans
The UK government is facing criticism for refusing to publish emergency drought plans, citing security concerns. Campaigners argue that transparency is necessary as climate change makes extreme water shortages more frequent.
Why it matters
The debate highlights the tension between government transparency and public security during climate-related infrastructure crises.
Alongside statutory drought plans, water companies must produce emergency drought plans, details of which are kept secret to ‘avoid alarming the public’. Alongside statutory drought plans, water companies must produce emergency drought plans, details of which are kept secret to ‘avoid alarming the public’. Drought UK government ‘irresponsible’ for not publishing emergency drought plans Campaigners demand greater transparency into water companies’ plans not made public due to ‘security reasons’
Prefer the Guardian on Google The UK government has been accused of a lack of transparency and of acting irresponsibly for refusing to publish the emergency drought plans that are produced by water companies.
Water firms are required to publish statutory drought plans every five years to detail the actions needed to ensure public water supply is maintained and the environment is protected during drought.
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