08 Jun 2015
This was a new site to me but it provides fascinating insights into the dynamics of coastal flooding, erosion and the impact of storm surges. To read more go to: http://www.surgewatch.org/about/ The SurgeWatch Database There are two main reasons we started compiling the SurgeWatch database. First, the winter of 2013/14 saw some of the UK’s […]
08 Jun 2015
The Welsh Government has launched the Water Strategy for Wales. It sets out Wales’ long-term policy direction in relation to water with the overall aim “to ensure a more integrated and sustainable approach is implemented”. It includes a section on the impacts of climate change. To read more go to: http://gov.wales/docs/desh/publications/150521-water-strategy-for-wales-en.pdf Taken from Bruce Horton’s […]
08 Jun 2015
http://www.foodsecurity.ac.uk/news-events/news/2015/150323-planning-to-protect-uk-food-and-water.html 23 March 2015 Expert report calls for long term integrated planning to protect the future of food and water supplies in the UK. Pressure on water and food supplies will increase due to larger populations, changing diets and climate change Report recommends preparing for a greater frequency of extreme weather, better advice for farmers, […]
08 Jun 2015
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/thames-waters-250000-fine-is-upheld-by-the-court-of-appeal Environment Agency: The sentencing decision took into account the profit made by the company to ensure the fine is proportionate. Thames Water had allowed untreated sewage to enter a 143 acre nature reserve owned by the National Trust within an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a site of important nature conservation, popular with […]
05 Jun 2015
WATER GETS A NEW VOICE The Water Sector has a new voice! – Future Water Association. This new identity for the former SBWWi (Society of British Water & Wastewater Industries) was launched at the ground breaking Water Innovation Forum 2015 in Belfast, supported by Northern Ireland Water and paves the way for reinvigoration of the […]
01 Jun 2015
Cloud Sustainability highlights the Energy Bill to secure sources of gas, and previous announcement on onshore wind but no new support for energy conservation http://www.cloudsustainability.com/queens-speech-environmental-issues-under-the-spotlight CIWM Highlighted the lack of any support for the circular economy and an Enterprise Bill which promises to cut £10bn of red tape http://www.mrw.co.uk/news/queens-speech-criticised-over-environmental-issues/8683694.article Edie net highlighted the […]
01 Jun 2015
Environment Agency In 2014 , the English coast was the cleanest since records began, with 99.5% of swimming spots passing water quality tests compared to just 65% in 1988. However, England’s beaches will be under the microscope this summer as much tougher new EU standards come into force. The new European standards will be twice […]
01 Jun 2015
Paul Cobbing: The National Flood Forum is a UK charity supporting and representing flood risk individuals and communities. We support people to prepare for flooding, help people to recover their lives after flooding, and work to put flood risk communities at the centre of policy making. The Environment Agency’s long term investment scenarios show that […]
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