University of Exeter to host pioneering new Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste
Research England has announced a £10.5 million investment which will fund a pioneering new collaborative research centre to be hosted at the University of Exeter – the centre has already received more than £20 million of funding from South West Water.
Climate change - CCC warns UK credibility depends on Government ramping up action
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) is warning that the UK’s credibility on climate change rests on Government action over next 18 months.
Anglian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water collaborate to tackle joint regional challenges
Anglian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water, part of the Northumbrian Water Group, are coming together in an industry first to present one of the biggest innovation events that the eastern region has ever seen.
New report says local insurance protection model helps communities recover from natural disasters
A new study from the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) has, for the first time, analysed how mutual microinsurance, a community-owned model of insurance, contributes to the recovery outcomes of low income households following a natural disaster.
Environment Agency Chief flags up growing costs of flood infrastructure provision
Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive at the Environment Agency is warning that the costs of flood infrastructure provision in England are likely to "cost a good deal more" than the £50 billion the EA has already predicted it will cost over the next fifty years.
Climate change tops agenda at Flood and Coast Conference 2019
Climate change topped the agenda when the fourth Flood and Coast Conference opened in Telford yesterday - Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, opened with a speech highlighting the need to adapt to make homes, businesses and communities more resilient to climate change.
Thames Water targets more joint NGO initiatives with environmental partners
Thames Water held a networking event this week London Wetland Centre aimed at targeting more joint initiatives with environmental partners.
Government commits to end UK contribution to climate change by 2050
The Prime Minister has today announced that the UK will eradicate its net contribution to climate change by 2050.
Thames Water sponsors climate change-resilient garden design
A garden sponsored by Thames Water and designed by award-winning horticulturist Tony Woods to withstand the challenges of climate change, including drought and flooding, will be the largest show garden at this year’s Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival.
Environment Agency warns again on deteriorating water quality and diminishing water resources
The Environment Agency is reiterating its warnings over deteriorating water quality and diminishing resources in the face of population growth and climate change in its latest reports on the state of water resources, water quality, air quality and soil in England.