Climate change – Met Office warns world could breach 1.5C temperature rise in next five years
A new study led by the UK Met Office is warning that the chance of at least one of the next five year’s exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels is now about 50:50.
New report warns financial institutions "deeply exposed to stranded assets" caused by global water crisis
A new report released today by non-profits CDP and Planet Tracker reveals how financial institutions are exposed to significant risks posed by depleted and contaminated water supplies - with US$13.5 billion in assets already stranded and US$2 billion at risk in four key infrastructure sectors due to water issues.
South East Water publishes final five year Drought Plan
South East Water has published the final version of the company’s Drought Plan which outlines the actions the water company will take before, during and after periods of drought to supply its customers with water.
National Infrastructure Commission CEO sets out approach to surface water flooding study
James Heath, Chief Executive Officer at the National Infrastructure Commission, has set out the approach the Commission is taking to its ongoing study on surface water flooding, together with potential areas the NIC is likely to make recommendations on, including governance, performance standards and investment levels.
Environment Agency creates new intertidal habitat in Cornwall as part of £3.1m flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency has created a new intertidal habitat at Calstock on the River Tamar in Cornwall.
South East Water launches consultation on draft 25 Year Environment Plan
In a water industry first, South East Water has launched a new consultation on its first draft 25 Year Environment Plan.
Welsh Water works with Chester Council to create new surface water drain in city centre to remove rainwater runoff
Welsh Water, the only not-for-profit water company in England and Wales, has been working with Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) on the completion of its new forward-thinking surface water drainage system to support the regeneration of the area and to ensure the drainage system is more resilient to cope with the effects of climate change.
Environment Agency progresses plans for one of UK’s largest coastal flood risk schemes
The Environment Agency is progressing plans for the Pevensey Bay to Eastbourne Coastal Management scheme - the scheme will become one of the largest coastal flood risk schemes in the country, protecting an estimated 10,000 homes.
IPCC warns keeping global warming to 1.5°C beyond reach without immediate and deep emissions cuts
The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is warning that limiting global warming to 1.5°C is beyond reach without immediate and deep emissions reductions across all sectors.
Environment Agency submits planning application for £150 million Oxford flood alleviation scheme
The Environment Agency has submitted the planning application to build the Oxford flood alleviation scheme to reduce flood risk to the city from the River Thames.