Climate change - leading climate scientists warn only three years left to limit warming to 1.5°C
A team of over 60 leading climate scientists are warning that the central estimate of the remaining carbon budget for 1.5°C is 130 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide and will be exhausted in a little more than three years at current levels of emissions.
Met Office warns rapidly increasing risk UK temperatures could reach and even exceed 40°C in next 12 years
Met Office scientists have published a new study detailing the increasing likelihood of extreme temperatures in the UK, revealing that the chance of exceeding 40°C in the UK is accelerating at pace.
Environment Agency warns England faces 5 billion litre public water shortage by 2055 without urgent action
The Environment Agency is warning that England faces a massive 5 billion litre a day shortfall for public water supplies by 2055 without urgent action to futureproof resources – and a further 1 billion litre a day deficit for the wider economy.
Copernicus: exceptionally dry spring in parts of north-western Europe and second-warmest May globally
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) is reporting an exceptionally dry spring in parts of north-western Europe and second-warmest May globally.
Environment Agency declares drought status for Yorkshire after driest spring in 132 years
The Environment Agency has today declared drought status in Yorkshire – the county has become the second region to enter drought status following the driest spring in 132 years.
MPs on House of Commons EAC to examine whether Government appreciates true cost of flooding in live evidence session today
MPs on the Environmental Audit Committee are set to explore whether the Government appreciates the true cost of flooding in a live evidence session this afternoon as part of its ongoing inquiry into flood resilience in England.
Scottish Water completes Afton Reservoir 500 hectares peatland project ahead of schedule
Scottish Water has completed its Afton Reservoir peatland project - the peatland project has seen over 500 hectares of peatland restored around the reservoir.
Defra consults on new proposals to simplify and accelerate applications process for flood funding schemes
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs,has launched a new consultation on proposals to accelerate the construction of flood schemes and protect thousands of homes and businesses in cities and rural areas from the risks of flooding.
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).