UK will refocus green quangos to clear ‘way for progress’, says minister
The Environment Agency (EA) and Natural England will be given clear remits by environment secretary Steve Reed to work for ...
11 states put on major storm warning with millions at risk of flash flooding and tornadoes TODAY
Another massive storm is set to bring life-threatening tornadoes and potentially historic flooding to several states ...
This is the Coast12h
Scarborough to Benefit from New Flood Defence Investments
Scarborough is set to receive a boost in its flood defences following an announcement of fresh government funding.
Darlington and Stockton Times12h
Skinningrove: £1.7m to alleviate flooding in the village
Redcar MP Luke Myer has welcomed a £1.7 million investment in the Skinningrove Flood Alleviation Scheme, calling it a "huge step ...
Around the globe, 2007 is on track to be a year of extreme weather
Extreme weather has plagued the globe this year, a U.N. agency says, causing some of the highest temperatures on record. The World Meteorological Organization said "global land surface temperatures ...
Northumberland Gazette13h
Environment Agency announces nearly £600,000 funding for three flood defence schemes in Northumberland
Government funding totalling nearly £600,000 has been awarded for three flood defence schemes in north Northumberland.
Climate change is NOT the main cause of floods - and those today are 'nowhere near' the most extreme that have happened in the past, scientists say
Despite the common narrative, recent flooding events cannot solely be attributed to climate change, reveals a new study led ...
The Wildlife Trusts17hOpinion
Ban the burn – protect all peat!
The proposals which are out for public consultation could mean that an extra 146,000 hectares (ha) of upland peat areas will ...
MP welcomes 'huge step forward' in efforts to protect village from flooding
Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland MP Luke Myer has welcomed a £1.7 million investment in Skinningrove Flood Alleviation ...