Social identity and peer group ‘nudges’ should be at the heart of water conservation
Targeted behavioural ‘nudges’ from peers can encourage people to save water, research from the University of East Anglia has claimed.
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Somerset village gets new Dutch flood defence scheme
The village of Stolford in coastal Somerset has become the UK’s first place to benefit from a flood defence scheme
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Improving water quality not enough to save Great Barrier Reef, study warns
Improving water quality won’t be enough to protect coral reefs such as Australia’s Great Barrier Reef from the threat of
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UN urges fashion industry to cut microplastics pollution
The UN has told global fashion retailers they must clean up their act and put a stop to the environmentally
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UK underestimating how polluted its streams and rivers are, study suggests
The UK may be underestimating how poor the water quality is in its streams and rivers, according to scientists from
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Synchronised swimmers perform in plastic-littered pool
Two British Synchronised swimmers performed their World Championship routine in a swimming pool full of plastic to highlight the way that
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Antarctica’s role in rising seas could be less than feared
The predicted collapse of the Antarctic ice sheet may not have as much of an impact on sea level rise
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Anaerobic digestion could prevent ‘millions of tonnes’ of food going to waste
Giving large-scale food and drink manufacturers more support to install on-site anaerobic digestion facilities could save millions of tonnes of
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MPs accuse fashion retailers of ‘shocking’ lack of commitment towards sustainability
Leading fashion retailers across the UK have been accused of a ‘shocking’ lack of commitment towards environmental sustainability by a
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Advanced modelling could help mitigate flood risks, research finds
Using advanced models to predict danger areas could improve cities’ flood emergency plans and help safeguard the public, researchers have
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Worcestershire’ community goes green to tackle flooding
Residents of Wolverley, Worcestershire, were joined by volunteers from across the country over the weekend to plant trees and hedgerows
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Moorland restoration vital to reduce flooding, according to research
A restoration scheme on the hills of the Peak District is reducing the flood risk to the towns and villages
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UK should enter Paris-style agreement to protect oceans, says EAC
The House of Commons’ Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has urged the government to enter a legally binding ‘Paris Agreement for the
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Why councils should take a ‘natural capital’ approach to the environment
Phil Jones, member of ADEPT’s Flood and Water Management Group, discusses how local authorities can bring a natural capital approach
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Hull’s £42m tidal flood scheme approved
Hull’s £42m scheme of improvements to protect the city from tidal flooding has been given planning approval by the government.
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New Welsh sustainable drainage regulations come into force
New regulations for sustainable drainage systems (SuDs) for new property developments in Wales come into force today (7 January). The
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Yorkshire Water to plant a million trees to improve northern air quality
The first of a million trees were planted at a Yorkshire Water-owned reservoir last month, as part of the new
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New Leeds flood plan approved
Leeds City Council has approved an updated Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for the city as well as a £3m
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Plans for next phase of £112m Leeds flood scheme submitted
Plans for the next phase of the £112m Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme to reduce flood risk along the River Aire
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Taskforce launched to tackle flooding
A new task force has been formed aiming to tackle flooding and other water-related issues affecting the West Midlands and
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