17 Nov 2022
On ‘Women and Water’ Day at COP27, the power of women as key drivers of climate solutions, and the crucial impact that the climate crisis is having on our water supply took centre stage in Sharm el-Sheikh. Meanwhile, the negotiations on the conference outcome continued, with UN officials calling for ‘building bridges’ to deliver on […]
17 Nov 2022
The Guardian reports on a Raw deal: discontent is rising as water companies pump sewage into UK waters Sky News says ‘Sewage pumped into sea’ turns idyllic Cornwall cove brown in dramatic footage described as ‘shocking’ And Southern Water apparently ‘dumps sewage 493 times in eight days at bathing beaches’ according to The Guardian Only […]
17 Nov 2022
The new ‘Wild Ennerdale National Nature Reserve’ will protect over 3,000 hectares of landscape comprising of water, forests and mountains. A new National Nature Reserve is being formally created today (15 November) by Natural England in Ennerdale, West Cumbria. It will be the largest nature reserve in the county and the 9th largest in England. […]
17 Nov 2022
Article from the Water Industry Journal Constructed wetlands could successfully deliver a natural alternative to chemically treating wastewater before it is returned to the environment, according to the pioneering project by Wessex Water. The company’s unique 0.8 hectare wetland site at Cromhall Water Recycling Centre started operating last year to ensure water quality and ecology in […]
10 Nov 2022
From densely developed cities and geometric agricultural plots to the ubiquitous roadways, pipelines and power grids, an aerial view of the earth reveals our impact on our landscapes. In less populated areas, unprecedented glacial melt and deep craters caused by the thawing of frozen soil and rock called permafrost megaslumps give stark reminders of the […]
09 Nov 2022
As COP27 continues (it goes on until 18 Nov), there have been some small signs of progress, including on climate disaster funding. However, major sticking points remain, including progress on emissions, which are continuing to increase, and of course cash. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres opened the summit with a warning that our planet is “sending […]
09 Nov 2022
More floods expected during ongoing drought Reported on the BBC and in the Guardian Weather patterns may lead to flooding in February, Met Office warns Global weather patterns may lead to severe flooding in February despite England remaining in drought, the Met Office has said. Two-thirds of people at risk of flooding were unaware of […]
09 Nov 2022
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey says party would abolish Ofwat Reported in The Times Water companies are routinely able to dump sewage in rivers in England and Wales because the regulator is “pointless” and lacks real teeth, the leader of the Liberal Democrats has said. Sir Ed Davey said Ofwat should be replaced with a […]
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