UK Government: “Delete Old Emails” to Combat Climate Change and Drought
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Essay by Eric Worrall
Spending tax money on reservoirs instead of renewables might have been more effective.
National Drought Group meets to address “nationally significant” water shortfall
Five areas remain in drought with six more in prolonged dry weather
From: Environment Agency, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Emma Hardy MP Published 12 August 2025
The National Drought Group met today (Monday 11 August) with the current water shortfall situation in England now defined as a “nationally significant incident.”
Five areas are officially in drought, with six more experiencing prolonged dry weather following the driest six months to July since 1976.
Despite the unsettled weather last month, many river flows and reservoir levels in England continued to recede compared to June.
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