Scottish Water sets out work undertaken to minimise impacts of Storm Eowyn
Scottish Water has set details of the impacts to its network and operational processes caused by Storm Eowyn and the work required to ensure water and waste water services continued to operate as normal wherever possible.
Met Office Climate Programme delivered almost £2 billion in economic value for UK between 2018 - 2021
The Met Office Hadley Centre Climate Programme (HCCP) returned £33 for every £1 invested, according to a recent value-for-money analysis into the economic benefits of the 2018 to 2021 phase of the programme.
Preparations underway for dealing with severity of Storm Éowyn
Preparations are currently underway for dealing with the severity of forthcoming Storm Éowyn which is set to hit Éire and much of the UK tomorrow.
House of Commons EAC – live evidence session today to examine whether flood resilience efforts in England fit for purpose
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee is holding a live evidence session this afternoon from 2.30pm onwards to examine whether flood resilience efforts in England are fit for purpose.
UNESCO and WMO launch International Year of Glaciers' Preservation 2025 in global call for action to save Earth's vital ice
UNESCO and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) yesterday officially launched the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation at WMO headquarters, marking a crucial milestone in global efforts to protect glaciers that provide freshwater to over 2 billion people worldwide.
NRW publishes interim State of Natural Resources Report - and calls for urgent action to address decline
Urgent and collective action is needed now if Wales is to redress the balance between the degradation and protection of our natural resources in the face of ongoing nature, climate, and pollution emergencies.
Copernicus warns 2024 is first year average global temperature exceeds 1.5°C above pre-industrial level
2024 has been confirmed by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) to be the warmest year on record globally, and the first calendar year that the average global temperature exceeded 1.5°C above its pre-industrial level.
Major new EA report warns around one in four properties at flood risk by 2050
The Environment Agency has today published a major update to national flood and coastal erosion risk assessment showing 6.3 million properties across England are in areas at risk of flooding from one or a combination of rivers, the sea and surface water.
South East Water publishes fourth climate change adaptation report
South East Water has published its fourth Climate Change Adaptation Report highlighting how the business will adapt to keep taps flowing while the climate around it changes.
Thames Water increases capacity at Ascot STW by 30% with £11 million upgrade
Thames Water has recently completed an £11 million upgrade at Ascot Sewage Treatment Works (STW), increasing the site’s capacity by 30%.