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.
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’
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