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UK heatwave brings warning of water shortages and UV rays – International Business Times UK

On August 22, 2016, in News, by Erik

Temperatures in the UK are soaring, and to make things worse, there has been very little rainfall in early August. The added water consumption, together with the draught, is posing a challenge in preparing a requisite amount of water ahead of the time. UK heatwave brings warning of water shortages and UV rays – International […]

 

Water sector ‘needs clear policy direction’ following Brexit vote

On August 22, 2016, in News, by Erik

Key water stakeholders met yesterday to decide on a plan due to the Brexit vote that had occurred in June. This has lead companies such as Water UK to promise that they will work with the government to ensure that none of their customers will have any water loss as well as minimal period in […]

 

Water voles: National Trust releasing 100 in Yorkshire Dales – BBC News

On August 22, 2016, in News, by Erik

It has recently been released by BBC News that approximately 100 water voles are being released into Yorkshire by the National Trust. It is known to be a perfect habitat for these kinds of animals and ecologists will also place food nearby such as apples to ensure the voles will be able to survive. Later […]

 

Marathon swimmer stripped of medal after dunking rival’s head under water inches before finish line of a gruelling 2 … – Mirror.co.uk

On August 19, 2016, in News, by Erik

A marathon swimmer was forced to give up their medal after they pushed their rival away from the finish line to ensure that they would beat them. Aurelie Muller was disqualified after she pushed Rachele Bruni under the water right before the finish line. The short battle was only a second long but this was […]

 

Kind man helps exhausted shark back into water – AOL Travel UK

On August 18, 2016, in News, by Erik

A man from Ocean City, USA has helped a shark from death. A hook was removed from the shark, and released back into the ocean. The man was cool and calm about the whole situation, and even posed for a picture. The video is available online, and showcases the animal hero. Kind man helps exhausted […]

 

UK weather: ‘Absolute drought’ in southern England as rainfall plummets below August average and extra water … – Telegraph.co.uk

On August 17, 2016, in News, by Erik

The UK weather is not being satisfactory as of current times as people are comparing it to a drought. The amount of rainfall is minimum in the month of August and this has forced the entire country to have extra water readied for the immense heat wave the country is currently going through. UK weather: […]

 

Rio water pollution reflects global crisis | Letters

On August 17, 2016, in News, by Erik

The water pollution not only can affect the Rio Olympians but also the millions who live there permanently. Brazil is not the only one facing a water issue as many countries in the globe face a water issue and one out of three people in the world actually do not have access to a suitable […]

 

Burst water main leaves hundreds of homes without water

On August 17, 2016, in News, by Erik

Hundreds of residents of Sussex and Church Crookham had a reason to rejoice recently after regaining their water supply. A 15 inch water main recently burst causing supply problems in Ditchling, Plumpton and other surrounding areas. The pipe has now been fixed and has been refilled with clean drinking water for the residents. Burst water […]

 

Study raises questions about drinking water safety in US

On August 16, 2016, in News, by Erik

Flint, Michigan will now be lifting their state of emergency caused by the health crisis of lead seeping into the drinking water supply. However not all is well yet, the contamination source has yet to be fixed. Furthermore, a new study raises questions about the safety of drinking water nationwide. Study raises questions about drinking […]

 

UK weather: Billions of litres of extra water on standby as heatwave … – The Independent

On August 16, 2016, in News, by Erik

The weather is hot this time of year, and Britain is facing the worst of it. Facing a heatwave, they are storing massive amounts of water that will be readied to be pump. The amounts are roughly 450 million liters. UK weather: Billions of litres of extra water on standby as heatwave … – The […]