RSPB and United Utilities sign up to “shared vision” in North West and formalise working relationship
The RSPB and United Utilities have signed up to a shared vision for the North West of England - a remote hill farm at Haweswater in the Lake District marked the agreement between the conservation charity and the water company.
Government announces new water saving measures to safeguard water supplies in England
The Government has today announced new water saving measures to safeguard supplies, encourage water efficient products and introduce a more consistent approach to leakage; seven new areas in the South, East and the Midlands have also been designated as in serious water stress.
Met Office - heatwave record for Pacific North West directly attributable to climate change
The UK Met Office has said that the heatwave records in the Western United States are directly attributable to climate change.
Climate change - Government warned over gulf between words and action
The Climate Change Committee, the Government’s independent adviser, is warning that time is running out for the Government to develop and implement realistic climate commitments and policies.
United Utilities sustainability chief highlights role water plays in nature recovery and climate change
Chris Matthews, Head of Sustainability at United Utilities and vice chair of Greater Manchester Natural Capital Group, has highlighted the important role that water plays in nature recovery and climate change.
Climate Change Committee sets out key risks and actions to mitigate climate change impacts on UK water sector
The Climate Change Committee has published a separate briefing summarising how the water sector has been assessed in the CCC’s third UK Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) published today, and what types of action to adapt to climate change risks and opportunities would be beneficial in the next five years.
Climate Change Committee warns Government - UK is struggling to keep pace with climate change impacts
A new report published today by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) is warning the Government that the UK is struggling to keep pace with climate change impacts.
EA and Leeds Council plant 15,000 trees in Keighley to reduce flood risk and mitigate climate change
The Environment Agency and Leeds City Council,have planted 15,000 trees in Keighley to reduce flood risk and mitigate climate change as part of a Natural Flood Management Programme which aims to reduce flood risk in the River Aire catchment.
Bank of England launches first initiative to explore financial risks from climate change for largest UK banks and insurers
The Bank of England has published the first Climate Biennial Exploratory Scenario (CBES) to explore the financial risks posed by climate change for the largest UK banks and insurers.
Severn Trent calls on supply chain to go green in government drive to net zero
Severn Trent is is calling on its supply chain to make the pledge to net zero, following last week's launch by the UK Government of its ‘Business Climate Leader’ campaign, encouraging small businesses to cut their emissions to net zero by 2050 or sooner.