23 Oct 2025
Image description: High flooding outside the Old White Horse Brasserie, Old Main Street, Bingley, UK. Image by Chris Gallagher / Unsplash The UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) is urging Minister Emma Hardy to take immediate action to strengthen national defences against the growing impacts of climate change – particularly addressing mounting risks to the […]
23 Oct 2025
Image description: A white sign on a grey brick wall reading “Senedd Cymru, Welsh Parliament”. Image by Jonny Gios / Unsplash Ministers have confirmed Wales is set to receive a “new, stand-alone regulator” for the water sector, following the scrapping of Ofwat. Irranca-Davies, also cabinet secretary for climate change, reportedly told the Senedd “bold […]
23 Oct 2025
Image description: Water running from a tap into a green glass that is overflowing. Image by Andres Siimon / Unsplash Thames Water says it has agreed to defer its appeal of the regulator’s decision on how much it can raise customer bills while it races to secure a rescue plan funded by its creditors […]
23 Oct 2025
Image description: Wetlands in Anna Bay, Australia. Image by Andrew Coates, Unsplash New research has been published documenting the economics of floating wetlands around the world, finding they were a cost-effective way to improve water quality. The Guardian recently profiled the co-authors of the study, which looked at the use of artificial floating wetlands […]
23 Oct 2025
Image description: Aerial shot of bewl water reservoir in the South East of England during sunset. Image by Jack B / Unsplash. Foundation for Water Research (FWR) has called for greater transparency on water resources information for the public. This year saw the driest start to the year since 1976, with 20% less than […]
23 Oct 2025
Fisheries Science & Policy Lead Job Title: Fisheries Science and Policy Lead Employer: Cornish Fish Producers Organisation (CFPO) Location: Newlyn (with travel across the UK and occasional international travel) Contract: Fixed-term, 24 months (3-month probation period), with potential extension Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Reports to: CFPO CEO and […]
21 Oct 2025
“Game changer of a course! I now have tools and knowledge that is applicable and practical to help me in my job, my career and even manage my life.” CSL Participant, 2024 Challenge of Science Leadership @ Heriot Watt University 11th to 13th November 2025 SOLD OUT Challenge of Science Leadership @ The University of […]
21 Oct 2025
Photo by Andy Li Under intense pressure from Donald Trump’s government, countries have postponed plans to force shipowners to start paying for the damage they do to the climate. The International Maritime Organisation vote on 17th October marks a significant setback for international maritime climate regulation ahead of next month’s COP30 climate summit in […]
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