Study says record-breaking July 2019 heatwave down to human-induced climate change
A new study has analysed the human contribution to the record-breaking heat wave which struck Western Europe and Scandinavia at the end of July 2019 – just a month after the extreme heat that took place in the last week of June 2019.
National Drought Group warns of growing concerns over impacts of prolonged dry weather
The National Drought Group is warning of growing concerns over the potential impacts of prolonged dry weather on the environment.
EA Chief warns of profound and potentially terminal consequences of climate change impacts
Environment Agency Chief Sir James Bevan is warning that unless we tackle the impacts of climate change, "they will have profound and potentially terminal consequences for everything that matters to us", in the newly published EA's Annual Report and Accounts for 2018-2019.
London facing water crisis, warns new report
A new report is warning that London is facing a water crisis, with the capital at an increased risk of flooding and drought due to London’s changing climate, loss of green space, growing population, and aging water pipes.
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 to share resources with local farmers to protect crop yields
Anglian Water will be sharing its allocated water resources from the River Nene with nearby farmers to enable them to take extra water for their crops, as recent dry weather continues.
National Drought Group warns over increasing concern for water availability for agriculture
The National Drought Group is warning that low rainfall this winter and spring is causing increasing concern for water resource availability, both in surface water and groundwater abstraction for the forthcoming irrigation season, particularly in the east of England.
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.
Affinity Water warns of water shortages unless government acts now
The UK’s largest water only company, Affinity Water is warning that within the next 25 years and beyond, there may not be enough water due to climate change, population growth and increases in demand.