Ofwat wants to see "concerted action" to tackle operational and embedded carbon emissions in parallel at PR24
Ofwat is proposing to incentivise water companies to deliver on net zero at at the upcoming 2024 Price Review via the introduction of a common operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions performance commitment (PC) designed to encourage efficient expenditure.
Environment Agency says all of England’s South West region now in drought
The Environment Agency has confirmed that all of the South West of England is now in drought following some of the driest conditions in nearly 90 years.
Sale of horticultural peat to be banned by 2024 to protect England’s peatlands
The Government has announced that the sale of peat for use in the amateur gardening sector will be banned by 2024 to protect peatlands and the natural environment.
More parts of Wales move from prolonged dry weather status into drought status
As Wales’ natural environment continues to endure the impacts of the extended period of dry weather, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has confirmed that South East Wales and parts of Mid Wales have moved into drought status.
Connected digital twins make energy, water and telecoms infrastructure more resilient to flooding
The National Digital Twin programme, part of Centre for Digital Built Britain, wanted to create an interactive demonstrator tool to help show how connected digital twins can make energy, water and telecoms infrastructure more resilient to flooding due to climate change.
New Met Office data shows record-breaking heatwave will be an average summer by 2035
The record-breaking heatwave experienced across Europe in 2022 will be considered an “average” summer by 2035, even if countries meet their current climate commitments so far agreed in negotiations under the 2015 Paris Agreement, according to the latest data from the Met Office Hadley Centre, commissioned by the Climate Crisis Advisory Group (CCAG).
EA Chief calls for "complete gear change" in how water companies and water users think about how they use water
Environment Agency Chief Executive Sir James Bevan has said that “a complete gear change is needed” for how water companies and all water users, from farmers to households, think about how they use water and understand its fundamental value.
Official drought status confirmed for South West Wales as dry weather continues
Following the extended period of dry weather, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has today confirmed that the trigger thresholds have been met to move South West Wales into drought status from Friday 19 August.
Drought - Defra relaxes rules to help farmers deal with impacts of dry weather
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed that more support will be provided for farmers to help them deal with the impacts of some of the driest weather for decades.
Anglian Water progresses plans for two new reservoirs to secure future water demand
In the midst of the driest eight-month period since 1976, and with the East of England only seeing a fifth of its average rainfall in July, Anglian Water is continuing to progress long-term plans for two new reservoirs to secure the region’s water supplies.