Communities lack vital information about how climate breakdown threatens essential water supply.
… Water security threats poorly understood … November 2022 | News Nature Sustainability Water Security Imperial College London … how climate breakdown threatens essential water supply. Current information on how the …
Holidaymakers and swimmers who visit the English coastline can enjoy exceptionally clean sand and sea, reports BRENDAN MONTAGUE.
… English beaches reach high water mark in cleanliness tests Brendan … | 14th November 2017 News Beach Seaside Water Environment Agency 405708.jpg … MONTAGUE. English beaches have passed water quality tests again this year - with …
The ReFILL station in Bude, Cornwall, is part of a growing national campaign to end the international disaster that is single use plastic pollution.
… Refilling station 'high water mark of local action' Brendan Montague | … pollution. The installation of a community water ReFILL station on the town centre … Bude, Cornwall, is being welcomed as the high water mark local action to tackle …
England has seen its driest May on record and Wales its second driest in records stretching back to 1862.
… lockdown are now putting pressures on water demand, prompting industry body Water UK to urge gardeners to avoid using … to the UK." In the exceptional conditions, water companies have seen a huge rise in …
Greening your home can save you energy and money as well as making it healthier and lowering its carbon footprint
… proofing around doors and window frames Hot water tank and pipe insulation Double glazing … to your home here . Heating and hot water Fitting an A-rated high efficiency … of the wind to generate electricity. Solar water heating - heat water for your home using …
Forget the chemical depths of your local swimming pool: wild swimming is the more refreshing, natural way to cool off this summer
… Lake Sea Environment Agency Blueprint For Water loch2.jpg Enjoying the great outdoors … so on - nothing beats a cool dip in natural water surrounded by beach or grassy banks and … Whether it's long lakes, downstream rivers, waterfalls or the sea, there are lots of …
Eco detergent or washing at 30°C? Laura Sevier cuts through the greenwash at the laundry level
… make it appear, however: ‘If you ask water authorities today, they’re no longer … waste – they get a far bigger headache from water running off farmland contaminated by … used when washing clothes goes on heating the water. In this sense, Ariel’s ‘Turn to 30°C’ …
Following the closure of some of the UK's most stunning lakes, a dynamic campaign has been set up to stop phosphates from washing detergents causing algal blooms
… North Swim in Cumbria is the largest open-water swimming event in the UK. This year, … of blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) in the water the swim had to be cancelled. A few … earlier signs were put up at nearby Derwentwater to warn visitors about the presence of …
The women said they had travelled from Leeds for fear of impact on water supplies and treatment after discovering that waste water from the Cuadrilla site would be travelling to the Knostrop treatment works in Leeds.
… women block fracking site over climate and water fears Brendan Montague | 19th July 2017 … Fracking Climate Change Direct Action leeds-water-action-10_web.jpg The women said they … travelled from Leeds for fear of impact on water supplies and treatment after discovering …
Laundry giant Unilever's new plan for creating a 'Cleaner Planet' seems to tick all the right boxes. Until, that is, you look at what gets washed down the drained after your undies are rinsed through...
… has been making some efforts in the energy, water and waste department for some time. … cent, waste for disposal by 70 per cent and water consumption by 76 per cent, per tonne of … that place a considerable burden on our water system. When all that foamy water mixed …
With vast areas decimated by industrial farming, the salad days are over for mass-produced olive oil. Laura Sevier looks at the effect its rise in popularity has had on the European landscape, and at some more sustainable brands.
… hazard (with negative impacts on the soil, water supply and wildlife), and when it comes … groves with few or no agrochemicals, less water and less machinery. Olives are picked … run-off of soils and agrochemicals into water bodies.’ ‘Anywhere in the main …
Clean the most difficult places in a natural,
eco-friendly way. Laura Sevier explains how
… effective cleaning power, the very hot water used in steamcleaning machines kills … bacteria and mould. • For stains, use soda water or make a spot-cleaning solution of ½ cup borax in 1 litre of warm water. Scrub with a stiff bristle brush; …
‘Extreme’ downpours of rain have increased in the past 50 years, argues Global Institute for Water Security.
… past 50 years, argues Global Institute for Water Security. Downpours of heavy rain can … flash floods, devastation, and outbreaks of waterborne disease. The number of extreme … research published in the journal of Water Resources research shows. The frequency …
Climate breakdown and warmer waters allowing bacteria that cause food poisoning to flourish around Britain - new study.
… Climate breakdown and warmer waters allowing bacteria that cause food … – that have never been recorded in UK waters before. These species can harm sea … " Vibrio species can often be found in UK waters in summer, when temperatures are more …
It's easy to dismiss 'detox' as a fad, as some product claims are exaggerated. But detoxing, as a practice, has been around for centuries
… Living Ecologist Guide To Detox glass-of-water.jpg It's easy to dismiss 'detox' as a … including a detox brush from Boots, V Water Detox and a 'Crystal Spring Detox patch' … message is: drop 'detox' and have a glass of water, eat a balanced diet and get an early …
It's easy to dismiss 'detox' as a fad, as some product claims are exaggerated. But detoxing, as a practice, has been around for centuries.
… Alliance For Natural Health glass-of-water.jpg It's easy to dismiss 'detox' as a … including a detox brush from Boots, V Water Detox and a 'Crystal Spring Detox patch' … message is: drop 'detox' and have a glass of water, eat a balanced diet and get an early …
Donald Trump, president of the United States, demonstrates a complete absence of any understanding of climate change.
… I became president, we have the cleanest water, it is crystal clear, I always say I want crystal clear water and air, so I haven't heard his … because I agree with that we want the best water, the cleanest water. It’s crystal clean, …
Alaska's long-standing wild salmon-fishing industry could be under threat from large-scale mining development
… open pit gold and copper mine at their headwaters. As Jay Hammond, former Governor of … salmon fishery in the world, at the headwaters of the Kvichak and the Nushagak Rivers … abundance of pristine and undeveloped freshwater lakes, which are ideal spawning and …
Eleven projects announced as winners of the 2019 Lush Spring Prize for environmental and social regeneration.
… is a winner in the Young category. Slow water Another winner, INSO, was founded in … state of Oaxaca, Mexico. Its flagship ‘Slow Water’ project aims to address the Central Valley’s watershed crisis, where the speed with which …
Winter is coming. The Met Office has warned Britain should brace for a cold spell. And so the RSPB is asking everyone to take care of our garden birds. BRENDAN MONTAGUE reports
… that birds will need this winter: food, water and shelter. Charlotte Ambrose, a RSPB … sticks to feathers and stop them from being waterproof. Other foods to avoid are dried … Keep it fresh: Another essential is fresh water for drinking and bathing. Finding …
Ecover has developed the world's first ‘eco surfactant' - the beating heart of a cleaning product - that it claims is 'more ecological and powerful' than their old formulations...
… 'eco' products cut down on chemicals in our water systems that can be highly toxic to … have an environmental impact. They require water to neutralise their impact on the water supply, energy for the manufacturing …
Whether it's the old favourite Sarson's, trendy balsamic or the more adventurous rice or wine vinegar, it can be used to clean your house, improve your health and spice up your chips – what makes vinegar so special? Laura Sevier picks 10 of the best...
… and removes mineral buildup such as hard water spots. For cleaning purposes, white … distilled vinegar is best. Use two parts water to one part vinegar for general … windows by mixing equal amounts of water and distilled vinegar in a spray bottle. …