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Why we Really Need to Look After Water: How Much of Earth's Water Is Drinkable?
While Earth holds 1.386 billion km3 of water, only about 0.007% of it is readily available for human consumption. This means that out of all the water on Earth, only a very small fraction is safe and accessible as drinking water.
Sewer Leak at Rushden Lakes: Delays the Introduction of Beavers
Towards the end of 2024, in collaboration with the team at GRAF UK Ltd, we were excited to confirm our support of the introduction of Beavers at the Rushden Lakes Nature Reserve, where they will be performing nature-based stormwater management.
Microplastics in Water: How Concerned Should We Be?
2024 ended in a fairly crushing blow for the environment. And I’m not even talking about Trump. The UN’s global plastics treaty, officially the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on Plastic Pollution, met in Busan, South Korea, with expectations to become The Paris Agreement for plastics.
Storm Bert: A Wake-Up Call for the UK on Flooding and Extreme Weather
In late November 2024, Storm Bert swept across the UK, leaving a devastating trail of destruction. With torrential rain, powerful winds, and record-breaking river levels, the storm caused widespread flooding, disrupted lives, and underscored the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events.