Environment | South West Connected https://swconnected.co.uk Hopping Between Hubs Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:33:32 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 UK Interim Water Report 2025: Major Reforms Urged Amid Growing Drought Crisis https://swconnected.co.uk/uk-interim-water-report-2025-major-reforms-urged-amid-growing-drought-crisis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uk-interim-water-report-2025-major-reforms-urged-amid-growing-drought-crisis Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:33:32 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=145403 The UK’s Independent Water Commission has today released a long-anticipated interim report laying bare systemic failings in the water industry and proposing sweeping reforms to rescue the sector from what it terms a “state of dysfunction.” This comes as the country faces escalating drought conditions following its hottest and driest spring on record. Five Urgent […]

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]]> UK Hay Fever Crisis: Millions of Londoners Lives Derailed by Pollen Surge https://swconnected.co.uk/uk-hay-fever-crisis-millions-of-londoners-lives-derailed-by-pollen-surge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uk-hay-fever-crisis-millions-of-londoners-lives-derailed-by-pollen-surge Mon, 12 May 2025 13:30:23 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/uk-hay-fever-crisis-millions-of-londoners-lives-derailed-by-pollen-surge/ – Severe Spring Season Stops One in Three londoners from Doing Daily Tasks– Over a Third of Londoners (36%) Avoid Going Outside During Peak Hay Fever Season– Airtasker Allergy Air-vengers Help Hay Fever Sufferers Tackle Seasonal Chores London, UK – 08 May 2025: As the pollen count rises, so does the list of abandoned chores across […]

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]]> Cold Weather Could Be Damaging Your Locks – Here’s How to Protect Your Home and Insurance Cover https://swconnected.co.uk/cold-weather-could-be-damaging-your-locks-heres-how-to-protect-your-home-and-insurance-cover/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cold-weather-could-be-damaging-your-locks-heres-how-to-protect-your-home-and-insurance-cover Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:02:39 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=143992 The freezing temperatures this winter may have weakened the locks on your home, leaving you vulnerable to both break-ins and insurance issues. Master locksmith Craig Andres, security expert at The Perspicacity Life, warns that cold weather can cause locks to become brittle, seize up, or fail completely – and many homeowners won’t realise until it’s too late. […]

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]]> British Couple Scammed by Fake Solar Panel Cleaner Who Stole Their Entire System https://swconnected.co.uk/british-couple-scammed-by-fake-solar-panel-cleaner-who-stole-their-entire-system/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=british-couple-scammed-by-fake-solar-panel-cleaner-who-stole-their-entire-system Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:02:39 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=143990 MAC Renewables spoke to Darrel and Margaret White, a retired couple in their 70s living in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, after they fell victim to a convincing solar panel scam that left them £700 out of pocket—and without their entire solar panel system.   What started as an offer to clean and maintain their solar panels quickly […]

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]]> How can fog affect air travel? https://swconnected.co.uk/how-can-fog-affect-air-travel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-can-fog-affect-air-travel Sat, 28 Dec 2024 12:05:51 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=142171 How Can Fog Affect Air Travel? Fog is a meteorological phenomenon that consists of a dense layer of water droplets suspended in the air near the ground. It forms when the air temperature drops to the dew point, causing the water vapor in the air to condense into small droplets. Fog can greatly affect air […]

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]]> What is fog? https://swconnected.co.uk/what-is-fog/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-fog Sat, 28 Dec 2024 10:05:51 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=142169 What is Fog? Fog is a type of weather phenomenon that occurs when air near the ground cools to the point where it can no longer hold all of its moisture. This causes the water vapor in the air to condense into tiny water droplets that are suspended in the air. The result is a […]

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]]> Enviromena’s Horsey Levels solar farm takes home a win at the Solar & Storage Live Awards 2024 https://swconnected.co.uk/enviromenas-horsey-levels-solar-farm-takes-home-a-win-at-the-solar-storage-live-awards-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=enviromenas-horsey-levels-solar-farm-takes-home-a-win-at-the-solar-storage-live-awards-2024 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 08:02:53 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=140718 Leading clean energy solutions company, Enviromena, proudly celebrates the success of its Horsey Levels solar farm in winning the Networks and Connections Award at last week’s Solar & Storage Live Awards in Birmingham. The accolade was awarded to National Grid for its crucial contribution in advancing sustainable energy solutions in the UK. Horsey Levels in […]

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]]> What is a Hurricane? https://swconnected.co.uk/what-is-a-hurricane/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-a-hurricane Fri, 11 Oct 2024 06:02:11 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/what-is-a-hurricane/ Hurricanes are massive storm systems that form over warm ocean waters and move toward land. They are one of nature’s most powerful and destructive forces, capable of causing widespread destruction in a matter of hours. These storms are characterized by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges that can lead to flooding and other hazards. […]

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]]> When do the clocks change? https://swconnected.co.uk/when-do-the-clocks-change/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=when-do-the-clocks-change Sun, 06 Oct 2024 07:03:35 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/when-do-the-clocks-change/ Have you ever found yourself wondering when the clocks change? It’s a common question that many people have, and one that can have a big impact on our daily lives. The changing of the clocks affects everything from our sleep schedules to our commute to work, so it’s important to stay informed about when these […]

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]]> What to do if there is a thunder storm warning? https://swconnected.co.uk/what-to-do-if-there-is-a-thunder-storm-warning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-to-do-if-there-is-a-thunder-storm-warning Sat, 21 Sep 2024 13:42:28 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=140622 When a thunderstorm warning is issued, it is important to take the necessary precautions to ensure your safety and the safety of those around you. Thunderstorms are common weather phenomena that can be both exciting and dangerous. As the sky darkens and lightning strikes, it is important to be prepared and know how to stay […]

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