Over the last few months there has been a torrent of reports and ideas for a greener and more sustainable outcome from the Covid pandemic. These ideas are important given the clear need for UK and Governments around the world to figure out how best they might invest in the future to rebuild economies. The […]
New working group includes a range of water companies and experts across the UK Published 12 June 2020 Defra: Sewage monitoring is being established across the UK as part of an advance warning system to detect new outbreaks of coronavirus. The new approach is based on recent research findings that fragments of genetic material (RNA) […]
Environment Agency work continues in line with government guidance, including social distancing We are aware communities, businesses and the environment rely on our services. This includes the advice and guidance we offer, our regulatory work which continues to protect the environment, people and wildlife from harm, managing the risks of flooding and coastal erosion, and […]
Thanks to Richard Ashley for sending this through. Abstract Policy questions are often framed in popular discussion as situations where pulling the right levers will get the economy and society back on track after shocks and crises. This approach ignores how systems interact and how their systemic properties shape socioeconomic outcomes, leading to an over-emphasis […]
Anglian Water ‘Anglian Water Chief asks “How we can use what we’ve learnt to ‘build back better’ than before?” As recently appointed co-chair of the Corporate Leaders Group, Anglian Water Chief Executive Peter Simpson shares his thoughts on the role of big business in tacking climate change when we emerge from a locked-down world. Peter Simpson […]
Using Green & Blue Spaces Coronavirus – guidance on accessing green spaces safely – all water sports given the green light, with social distancing Guidance on using green spaces and protecting yourself and others. This guidance sets out the key principles of enjoying the benefits of being outside, while protecting yourself and others from coronavirus. […]
Abstract The Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic has resulted in global lockdowns, sharply curtailing economic activity. It is a unique experiment with substantial impacts that will form the agenda for research. There are five sets of questions: the short-term impacts on emissions, the natural environment and environmental policy, including regulations and COP26; longer-term consequences from the deployment […]
Tweet from Water UK, 11 May Earlier today, PM Boris Johnson mistakenly referred to COVID-19 being in the #water supply. It’s not, and No. 10 has now issued a correction. Your tap water remains perfectly safe. Earlier, Mr Johnson told MPs that people should exercise “good, solid, British common sense” in adapting their lives to […]