- Urgent guidance issued by the Met Office regarding extreme heat affecting Western Europe and England.
- Heatwave impacts expected across England and Wales, leading to warnings for major cities including London and Birmingham.
- Extreme heat is currently affecting infrastructure and services in England.
- Due to extreme temperatures, a committee warns of pressure on water resources in England, involving the Environment Agency and techUK.
Population growth and climate change are straining water resources in England.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Jun 30
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What happened
Population growth and climate change are straining water resources in England.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Environment Agency has declared drought conditions across England.Sub-event
Population growth and climate change are cited as drivers of water resource strain in England.1 source
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The entities involved
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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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Environment Agency
non-departmental public body in the UK
Related events
- Institute for Public Policy Research argues that climate change requires adaptation strategies specifically tailored for England.
- England and Europe are addressing resource pressure and hosting a conference on water resilience issues.
- Climate change is reported to be increasing the frequency and severity of drought.
- Thames Water is seeking drought permits and conducting environmental assessments regarding water use in Oxfordshire.
- Anglian Water, Southern Water, and Thames Water are all facing severe operational challenges due to widespread drought and water shortages across England.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- theguardian.comFrom chalk streams to temperate rain forests, our irreplaceable and rare habitats need us to use less water