WMO report warns of spiralling weather and climate change impacts – some irreversible
The clear signs of human-induced climate change reached new heights in 2024, with some of the consequences being irreversible over hundreds if not thousands of years, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which also underlined the massive economic and social upheavals from extreme weather.
Ministerial roundtable on water security convened by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office releases outcome statement
A statement of priority actions for improving global water security has been agreed between the UK government and attending countries and multilateral organisations following a ministerial roundtable on water security on 13 March convened by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
Environment Agency - Bridgwater Tidal Barrier sees arrival of giant construction barge
A major milestone has been reached in the construction of the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier with the arrival of a jack up barge from Liverpool.
New research finds natural flood management schemes deliver £10 of benefits for every £1 invested
A new report commissioned by RSA Insurance, an Intact company, and The Wildlife Trusts shows that every £1 invested in natural flood management (NFM) is expected to deliver £10 of benefits over 30 years.
Severn Trent becomes first UK water company to achieve Carbon Trust Route to Net Zero certification
In an industry first, Severn Trent has been recognised by global climate change consultancy, the Carbon Trust for its work to reduce its carbon impact.
Global cities ranked by vulnerability to extreme climate shifts in new WaterAid report
A new WaterAid research study published today reveals how the world’s 100 most populated cities are becoming increasingly exposed to floods and droughts – as governments around the world slash the aid budgets providing global health and climate security.
Met Office warns climate change made severe UK fires in 2022 six times more likely
New research shows that the damaging fires during the UK’s record-breaking 2022 heatwave were made at least six times more likely due to human-caused climate change.
Northumbrian Water completes £11m investment to protect river water quality and increase sewer network capacity
Northumbrian Water has completed an £11 million project which will see water quality in a County Durham burn protected and sewerage services futureproofed.
Copernicus: global sea ice cover at a record low and third-warmest February globally
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) is warning that daily global sea ice extent, which combines the sea ice extents in both polar regions, reached a new all-time minimum in early February and remained below the previous record of February 2023 for the rest of the month.
Defra publishes latest round of climate adaption reports by water companies in England
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has released the adaptation reports submitted by organisations in England as part of the fourth round of the adaptation reporting process under the Climate Change 2008 Act.