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Reservoir Reckoning: England’s Future Water Security and Local Resistance
England is facing an unprecedented water crisis driven by climate change, prolonged droughts, and significant population growth. In response, the UK government and water companies have reignited proposals to construct major reservoirs—the first significant water storage projects in England in over three decades.
Balancing Growth and Ecology: The UK's Housing Drive and Water Pollution Concerns
In a bid to tackle the UK's chronic housing shortage, the government has announced plans to relax specific water pollution regulations, potentially enabling the development of over 100,000 new homes by 2030.
Drought in the UK: Navigating the Implications of the Driest Spring in 132 Years
The United Kingdom is confronting an escalating water crisis following its driest spring since 1893. The National Drought Group (NDG) convened on 5 June 2025 to address the pressing challenges posed by this unprecedented climatic event.
Heat in the Deep: What the UK's Prolonged Marine Heatwave Means for Sea Life, Fishers—and Us
It’s only June, yet the seas around Britain are already swimming in summer heat. Sea surface temperatures (SSTs) off the coasts of Cornwall, Devon, western Ireland, and Wales are registering 2–4 °C above the seasonal average.
Drought in the UK: Navigating the Implications of the Driest Spring in 132 Years
The United Kingdom is confronting an escalating water crisis following its driest spring since 1893. The National Drought Group (NDG) convened on 5 June 2025 to address the pressing challenges posed by this unprecedented climatic event.
Balancing Growth and Ecology: The UK's Housing Drive and Water Pollution Concerns
In a bid to tackle the UK's chronic housing shortage, the government has announced plans to relax specific water pollution regulations, potentially enabling the development of over 100,000 new homes by 2030.
Reservoir Reckoning: England’s Future Water Security and Local Resistance
England is facing an unprecedented water crisis driven by climate change, prolonged droughts, and significant population growth. In response, the UK government and water companies have reignited proposals to construct major reservoirs—the first significant water storage projects in England in over three decades.
Thames Water’s £123m Fine: A Mere Slap on the Wrist Amidst Mounting Scandals
It seems barely a week goes by without Thames Water becoming embroiled in yet another scandal.This week, in a landmark decision, Ofwat has imposed a record £122.7 million fine on Thames Water for significant environmental violations and improper dividend payments.
Concrete Consequences: How the Building Industry Can Tackle Water Scarcity
Few materials are as foundational to modern construction as concrete. Ubiquitous in everything from housing and infrastructure to schools and shopping centres, its durability and affordability have made it the bedrock of development.
Liquid Assets or Leaky Ethics? Thames Water’s Bonus Blunder Exposes Broken Priorities
In an era when water companies are under unprecedented scrutiny, Thames Water has once again managed to plunge headfirst into controversy—this time by defending executive bonuses despite receiving a staggering £3 billion in emergency funding.