New report by Commons EFRA Committee flags up human cost of coastal erosion - households and businesses face bankruptcy and displacement
The House of Commons cross-party Environment Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has published a new report laying bare the human cost of coastal erosion as households and businesses face bankruptcy and displacement.
Environment Agency announces £30 million boost for coastal communities adapting to eroding shores
The Environment Agency has announced that coastal communities across England are set to benefit from £30 million to help adapt to eroding shores.
EFRA Committee to explore plight of coastal communities facing the risk of collapse
The House of Commons, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee will hear from a number of witnesses tomorrow in a live evidence session as part of its long-term inquiry into climate and weather resilience.
EFRA Committee launches climate and weather resilience inquiry with call for evidence on coastal erosion and landslips
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has launched a call for evidence on coastal erosion and landslips as part of its long-term thematic inquiry into Climate and weather resilience.
Environment Agency to start work this week on £1 million coastal flood defence work at Pevensey Bay
The Environment Agency is getting ready to start work this week on £1 million worth of coastal flood defence work at Pevensey Bay - residents and visitors to Pevensey Bay will witness a spectacular sight during September as the Sospan Dau dredging vessel returns to spray shingle onto the shoreline.
CIWEM - Storm Bert exposes urgent need for flood resilience and coastal adaptation
Catherine Moncrieff, Policy & Engagement Manager at CIWEM, says Storm Bert has exposed the urgent need for flood resilience and coastal adaptation – and discusses the cost of inaction and why UK flood preparedness must be a priority.
Environment Agency completes £40 million Lydd Ranges sea defence scheme
The Environment Agency has completed the £40 million Lydd Ranges sea defence scheme which will see Lydd and Romney Marsh better protected from flooding for the next 25 years.
Environment Agency sets out plans for updated new national risk information for flooding and coastal erosion
The Environment Agency has set out its plans to publish new national risk information for flooding and coastal erosion, including future scenarios accounting for climate change.
Online digital tool for coastal practitioners launched to make Shoreline Management Plans easier to access, understand and use
A new map-based digital tool will make plans for shoreline management easier to access, understand and use for coastal practitioners and the public alike, the Environment Agency has announced today.
Environment Agency starts work on Isle of Wight coastal defence
The Environment Agency (EA) is doing groundwork investigations to better understand the composition and condition of the embankment that covers 1.7km along Embankment Road, from Bembridge sailing club to St Helens.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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