Climate change - EA Chief warns “Net Zero alone won’t save the planet”
Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency is warning that Net Zero alone won’t save the planet - Net Zero Plus will also be necessary.
Scottish Water calls on professional divers to keep intakes clear in January deep freeze
Two weeks ago, as parts of the north of Scotland experienced their coldest minimum temperatures in 25 years, Scottish Water’s water operations team faced a battle to keep water flowing for communities in the Western Isles and parts of the north-west Highlands.
Environment Agency flags up growing prospects of flood risk for Thames Estuary
The Environment Agency has published the key findings of its monitoring review of the Thames Estuary 2100 plan which flag up the growing prospects of flood risk and the need to strengthen flood defences, including the Thames Barrier.
Environment Agency chief warns climate emergency impacts are hitting “worst case scenario” levels
Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency is warning that the UK is seeing the impacts of the climate emergency hitting “worst case scenario” levels with more extreme weather and flooding.
Northumberland river overtops banks and splits in two during heavy rain
The River Coquet in Northumberland has split into two after overtopping its banks during heavy rain earlier this month.
Scottish Water battles challenging winter weather to maintain normal supplies
Scottish Water staff are battling against the elements across the length and breadth of the country and working around the clock in the challenging weather conditions.
Climate change - new report warns over impacts of increasing flood risk for UK citizens
A new report is warning over the impacts of increasing flood risk resulting from climate change on UK citizens.
Ambitious climate partnership for Yorkshire and Humber to launch in March
Leaders from councils, businesses, utilities, unions and environmental groups from across Yorkshire and Humber are coming together to tackle the climate crisis head on through a major new partnership.
Storm Christoph – thousands of homes evacuated overnight as result of flooding
Two thousand homes in Didsbury in Greater Manchester have been evacuated overnight as heavy rain from Storm Christoph falling on already saturated ground has resulted in significant surface and river water flooding.
Copernicus: 2020 warmest year on record for Europe
Latest data released by the Copernicus Climate Change Service show that 2020 was Europe’s warmest year ever recorded, and seasonally winter 2019/20 and autumn 2020 were also the warmest recorded.