Environment Agency Chief warns properties on flood plains could almost double - some communities will need to relocate out of harm’s way
The Chief Executive of the Environment Agency is warning that the number of properties on flood plains could almost double over the next 50 years and says some communities may need to relocate out of harm’s way in the face of growing impacts of climate change.
Government confirms £1.2 billion funding for weather and climate supercomputer
The Government has today confirmed that £1.2 billion of funding is being made available to develop a state-of-the-art supercomputer, meaning that predicting severe weather and the impacts of climate change will be faster and more accurate than ever before.
Scottish Water sets out 25 year blueprint to safeguard supplies and environment
Scottish Water has published its 25-year strategic plan to help deliver Scotland’s future public water services and protect the environment.
PM launches UN Climate Summit amid controversy over sacking Claire Perry O'Neill as COP26 President
Joined by Sir David Attenborough and Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, the Prime Minister has today launched the next UN climate conference COP26 which will take place in Glasgow this autumn – in a flurry of controversy following the removal of former Minister Claire Perry O’Neill as the President of COP26.
Environment Bill introduced to Parliament
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has announced today that the government’s Environment Bill has been introduced to Parliament.
New report warns coordinated global action needed to tackle key water challenges
The Credit Suisse Research Institute (CSRI) has today published a comprehensive study on water scarcity and the key challenges that lie ahead, calling for definitive action to be taken on a coordinated global basis.
Environmental bodies set out joint vision to tackle climate change
The chairs of England’s three environmental bodies have responded to the Committee on Climate Change’s (CCC) land use report published today by outlining a shared vision and practical actions to tackle the climate and biodiversity emergencies.
World Economic Forum report warns over half the world’s total GDP exposed to risks from nature loss
Businesses are more dependent on nature and biodiversity than expected, according to The New Nature Economy Report, released by the World Economic Forum at its annual meeting in Davos which takes place this week.
Mark Carney to play key role in UN climate change conference in Scotland
The Prime Minister has appointed the outgoing Bank of England Governor Mark Carney as a key adviser for the UN climate change conference, COP26 which will take place in Glasgow, Scotland in November.
Yorkshire landowners explore using land management to tackle climate change
Landowners covering more than a third of Yorkshire’s land area gathered at Cloth Hall in Leeds recently to discuss how changes to land management can help tackle the challenge of climate change.