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Opportunity knocks in the form of Climate Change Adaptation Reports
Consumers are more aware than ever of the seriousness of the climate challenge facing the planet. Media coverage of climate activism from the Extinction Rebellion movement, as well as public figures, such as Greta Thunberg and Sir David Attenborough, shining a light on the issue has brought it to the forefront of public discussion. Connecting…
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Blog: Are you well connected?
Today (19 September) is National Drainage Misconnection Day, which aims to raise awareness of the big impact that plumbing and drainage misconnections can have on our rivers, beaches and the wider environment. But what exactly is a misconnection? Why does it happen? Could your property be at risk? Let’s take a look. What is a…
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Get your fill of tap water on National Refill Day
Have you got the bottle to help turn the tide on plastic pollution? Great – then we’d love you to support National Refill Day on Wednesday (19 June). It’s a chance to show we’re all determined to reduce the millions of single-use plastic bottles that end up polluting our environment by opting to carry a…
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A blooming great garden without the need to splash out
The Chelsea flower show has certainly given us garden envy this week and we hope it has inspired you to think about getting out and about in the garden too. With an extra-long weekend in store for many of us, thanks to the Bank Holiday, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about getting your…
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Marathon Man Mike: Going the extra mile for WaterAid
Our head of policy and research Mike Keil will be pounding the streets of Edinburgh later this month in a marathon effort to raise money for a charity close to his and CCWater’s heart – WaterAid. Having clocked up more than 500 miles during training, the father-of-three explains why it’s been worth every ache and…
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Climate change: a challenge we cannot afford to ignore
Not a day seems to pass at the moment without some reference to climate change in the media – but how often do you read beyond the headlines? For many of us it might seem like a dull subject for boffins to tussle with, while the rest of us get on with our daily lives….