UK rejoins EU Horizon research and Copernicus Earth Observation programmes
UK scientists will have access to the world’s largest research collaboration programme, Horizon Europe and the EU’s Copernicus Earth Observation programme - the UK will be participating as a fully associated member for the remaining life of the programme to 2027.
South West Water named as major partner of British Science Festival
South West Water will be a major partner of this year’s British Science Festival, in Exeter - the Festival is themed around areas such as climate change and innovation.
NIC Chair warns significant investment needed in new infrastructure in face of population growth and drought risk
National Infrastructure Commission Chair Sir John Armitt is warning that cutting leaks and reducing demand alone isn’t sufficient in the face of population growth and increasing drought risk - there also has to be significant investment in a broad mix of new infrastructure.
Environment Agency starts work on £29m upgrade for Humber flood defences
The Environment Agency has started work on a £29 million upgrade at Stallingborough for the Humber flood defences.
Defence Committee report flags up gaps and challenges in MOD approach to climate change and carbon emissions
The House of Commons Defence Committee has today published its report “Defence and Climate Change” – the report finds that the Ministry of Defence (MOD) “can do much more to measure and reduce its emissions – without eroding military capability.”
Climate change - Copernicus data confirms July 2023 as hottest month ever recorded
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), implemented by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, has confirmed that the global average temperature for July 2023 was the hottest month ever recorded.
Grundfos Water Utility CEO discusses how better water management can help solve climate challenges in our lifetime
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, HP Nanda, CEO at Grundfos Water Utility, discusses whether better water management help solve climate challenges in our lifetime.
Bam Nuttall awarded £31 million-plus contract for Aberaeron Harbour coastal defence construction scheme
Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council has awarded Bam Nuttall the contract for the Aberaeron Harbour coastal defence construction scheme with an estimated total value of £31.59 million.
Met Office warns record breaking 2022 could be norm by middle of the century and relatively cool by the end
The latest Met Office ‘State of the UK Climate’ report is warning that 2022 was a record-breaking year for weather and is a sign of the UK’s changing climate.
Government sets out third National Adaptation Programme to tackle impacts of climate change
The UK government has unveiled its third National Adaptation Programme (NAP3) which sets out a strategic five-year plan to boost resilience and protect people, homes, businesses and the UK’s cultural heritage against climate change risks such as flooding, drought and heatwaves.