Copernicus: exceptionally dry spring in parts of north-western Europe and second-warmest May globally
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) is reporting an exceptionally dry spring in parts of north-western Europe and second-warmest May globally.
Environment Agency declares drought status for Yorkshire after driest spring in 132 years
The Environment Agency has today declared drought status in Yorkshire – the county has become the second region to enter drought status following the driest spring in 132 years.
MPs on House of Commons EAC to examine whether Government appreciates true cost of flooding in live evidence session today
MPs on the Environmental Audit Committee are set to explore whether the Government appreciates the true cost of flooding in a live evidence session this afternoon as part of its ongoing inquiry into flood resilience in England.
Scottish Water completes Afton Reservoir 500 hectares peatland project ahead of schedule
Scottish Water has completed its Afton Reservoir peatland project - the peatland project has seen over 500 hectares of peatland restored around the reservoir.
Defra consults on new proposals to simplify and accelerate applications process for flood funding schemes
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs,has launched a new consultation on proposals to accelerate the construction of flood schemes and protect thousands of homes and businesses in cities and rural areas from the risks of flooding.
Environment Agency - drought declared in north-west of England
The Environment Agency has declared drought status for the north-west of England following the driest start to spring in 69 years - many reservoirs in the region are at historic low levels for the time of year.
WMO warns global temperatures expected to remain at or near record levels in coming 5 years
Global climate predictions show temperatures are expected to continue at or near record levels in the next five years, increasing climate risks and impacts on societies, economies and sustainable development, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Scottish Environment Protection Agency warns as water scarcity situation in Scotland worsens
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is warning that Scotland’s water scarcity situation is worsening, as prolonged dry conditions increase water scarcity across the country.
Government’s national Floods Resilience Taskforce meets on Merseyside to bolster nation’s flood resilience
The third meeting of the Government’s national Floods Resilience Taskforce convened in Aintree today, with bolstering the nation’s resilience to flooding top of the agenda.
Met Office reports UK waters gripped by prolonged marine heatwave
The Met Office is reporting northwest European waters are currently experiencing an extreme marine heatwave, with sea surface temperatures (SSTs) reaching record highs for April and May since satellite monitoring began in 1982.