• Congress Cuts $125 Million for Lead Pipe Removal While UK Cracks Down on Water Executive Bonuses — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Sun, Feb 8 2026

    Congress Cuts $125 Million for Lead Pipe Removal While UK Cracks Down on Water Executive Bonuses — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Sun, Feb 8 2026

    US lawmakers eliminate federal funding for dangerous lead service line replacement as Britain targets water company executives receiving bonuses despite environmental failures. Scientists also warn potential El Niño could drive global temperatures to record highs by 2027. Read the full article

Congress Cuts $125 Million for Lead Pipe Removal While UK Cracks Down on Water Executive Bonuses — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Sun, Feb 8 2026
Old lead pipes carrying drinking water to American homes, highlighting health risks from contaminated water systems

US lawmakers eliminate federal funding for dangerous lead service line replacement as Britain targets water company executives receiving bonuses despite environmental failures. Scientists also warn potential El Niño could drive global temperatures to record highs by 2027.

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