London “underprepared” for climate change impacts like flooding and extreme heat and faces “lethal risk”
The London Climate Resilience Review is warning that London and UK are “underprepared” for climate change impacts like flooding and extreme heat and that London faces “lethal risk”.
Greenpeace - South West Water was ‘not honest’ about drought risk to water supplies, Environment Agency said
South West Water was inadequately prepared for the record-breaking heatwave that hit England in 2022 and was “not honest” with regulators about the risk a drought posed to the company’s water supplies, according to an Environment Agency (EA) assessment obtained by Unearthed, the Greenpeace investigative journalism project.
South West Water partners with Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions to bring desalination to Cornwall
South West Water is making progress towards bringing desalination to Cornwall after appointing Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions to move to the next phase of development.
National Drought Group says drought investment must remain priority for England
The National Drought Group has reiterated the importance of sectors continuing to plan and invest for all weather events, despite the third wettest autumn this century.
Climate change – major EA report flags up current gaps in knowledge of causes, impacts and management of drought
A comprehensive and detailed 669 page review of the current scientific knowledge about drought in the UK has flagged up gaps in current understanding of the causes, impacts and management of drought.
National Drought Group told more investment needed to ensure water security
Experts are pushing for more investment now to ensure England is in the best possible position ahead of future droughts, the National Drought Group (NDG) heard this week.
NIC Chair warns significant investment needed in new infrastructure in face of population growth and drought risk
National Infrastructure Commission Chair Sir John Armitt is warning that cutting leaks and reducing demand alone isn’t sufficient in the face of population growth and increasing drought risk - there also has to be significant investment in a broad mix of new infrastructure.
Anglian Water invests £7 million in 16 river restoration schemes across the region
Anglian Water is investing £7 million in 16 river restoration schemes across the region, that will improve drought resilience and restore rivers to their natural shape.
BSI report warns low levels of trust in UK water infrastructure endangers public cooperation in cutting water use
A new report by the British Standards Institution (BSI) is warning that low levels of trust in the UK’s water infrastructure, brought about by persistently high levels of sewage in the country’s waterways, is endangering public cooperation in reducing water use.
Experts on National Drought Group warn action on preparing for drought must remain
As many parts of the world experience extreme heatwaves and severe drought, the Environment Agency will continue to prepare for all weather eventualities for the rest of summer and autumn, it confirmed this week.