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British regulator concerned about Suez-Veolia merger by AFP Staff Writers London (AFP) Dec 7, 2021 Britain's competition authority said Tuesday it had concerns that the merger of French waste management firms Veolia and Suez could lead to higher prices. The Competition and Markets Authority ordered the firms, whose merger is still being reviewed by regulators in several countries, to respond to its concerns within five days or face a more in-depth probe. "In particular, the CMA is concerned that Veolia and Suez are two of only a small number of suppliers active within the UK that are able to service the largest and most complex waste management contracts with councils," it said in a statement. "As a result, the merger could lead to higher prices and lower quality services across a range of waste management activities in the UK." Veolia carried out a successful buyout of Suez earlier this year that will create a new Veolia focused on water services and waste management internationally with 37 billion euros ($42 billion) in annual revenue. Under the deal, which the companies hope will go through by January, Suez would retain the businesses in France. ode/rl/ah
Headwater refuges Santa Barbara CA (SPX) Dec 02, 2021 Life is water, and water is life. This truism certainly applies to the Pacific coast, where streams and rivers function as the region's arteries. The water they carry fosters plant life and wildlife in Southern California's Mediterranean climate. They provide sanctuary during droughts and often serve as the nexus for recovery after fires. Despite the importance of these waterways, scientists still don't fully understand how they respond to fires. That's why a team at UC Santa Barbara and the Natio ... read more
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