Environment Agency - drought declared in north-west of England
The Environment Agency has declared drought status for the north-west of England following the driest start to spring in 69 years - many reservoirs in the region are at historic low levels for the time of year.
WMO warns global temperatures expected to remain at or near record levels in coming 5 years
Global climate predictions show temperatures are expected to continue at or near record levels in the next five years, increasing climate risks and impacts on societies, economies and sustainable development, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Scottish Environment Protection Agency warns as water scarcity situation in Scotland worsens
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is warning that Scotland’s water scarcity situation is worsening, as prolonged dry conditions increase water scarcity across the country.
Government’s national Floods Resilience Taskforce meets on Merseyside to bolster nation’s flood resilience
The third meeting of the Government’s national Floods Resilience Taskforce convened in Aintree today, with bolstering the nation’s resilience to flooding top of the agenda.
Met Office reports UK waters gripped by prolonged marine heatwave
The Met Office is reporting northwest European waters are currently experiencing an extreme marine heatwave, with sea surface temperatures (SSTs) reaching record highs for April and May since satellite monitoring began in 1982.
Met Office warns May 20025 set to break spring records as June approaches
As the end of May draws closer, the Met Office is warning that Spring 2025 is shaping up to be a contender for the record books, particularly when it comes to temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
Flood Ready London partnership publishes first London Surface Water Strategy
The Flood Ready London partnership, including Thames Water, have published the first London Surface Water Strategy to make the capital more resilient to surface water flooding.
Scottish Water progresses research into work on peatland restoration
Researchers at the University of Stirling are working with Scottish Water to gather data to show the impact of the peatland restoration work on water quality and carbon capture
Environment Agency starts £7 million beach management scheme to reduce flood risk in Lincolnshire
The Environment Agency has started work this week on a £7 million beach management scheme -sand will be topped up on beaches between Saltfleet and Gibraltar Point to reduce flood risk for Lincolnshire’s coastal communities.
England’s peatlands mapped for first time – and around 80% are in dry and degraded states
England’s peatlands have been mapped for the first time showing the extent, depth and condition of our peatlands - the scientific first has been made possible by satellite imagery, AI and in-depth data analysis.