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.
EA Chief warns England will run out of water within 25 years
Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, is warning that the impacts of climate change and population growth could see England run out of water within 25 years.
Water companies in South East to set out plans to withstand risks to supplies
Efforts to safeguard water supplies from the risk of more frequent droughts and other challenges will be discussed when water companies meet in London next week.
National Drought Group - latest water resource assessment includes potential impact of EU Exit
The National Drought Group (NDG) has met again this week to assess the water resource situation and actions being taken to reduce risk for summer 2019 – including how issues from EU Exit may impact on water resources for later in the year.
World Economic Forum warns 4 out of 5 top global risks in 2019 related to climate change
A new report from the World Economic Forum is warning that environmental degradation is the long-term risk that defines our age, with four of the top five most impactful global risks in 2019 related to climate change.
WSP to lead project on impacts of climate change on UK infrastructure and built environment
Engineering and professional services consultancy, WSP, has been appointed by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) to conduct research to support the Government’s third UK Climate Change Risk Assessment.
Yorkshire Water applies for more drought permits
Yorkshire Water has applied for more drought permits due to the threat of a serious water shortage in the Yorkshire area caused by an exceptional shortage of rain.