I work on the 26th floor of a modern 54-storey tower in the centre of Tokyo. I was at my desk on Friday afternoon when we felt the first jolt. We all glanced around slightly nervously, but nobody was too worried as minor tremors aren’t uncommon in Japan. We had quite a wobble on Wednesday, and initially yesterday’s earthquake felt much the same. The buildings are designed to absorb the energy from quakes, and they become…
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DEFRA (Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs) Everyone must find a way to save water to help limit the effects of drought, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman said today following a major summit. This came on the same day it was announced that the South East is now officially in drought. The summit, which was called by the Environment Secretary after another year of much lower than average rainfall, brought together key players in the water…
UK’s worst water shortage in more than 30 years is already killing wildlife and threatening farmers’ The worst drought to grip the UK in more than 30 years is already killing wildlife, threatening farmers’ livelihoods, and is likely to lead to widespread hosepipe bans – even before spring has begun. Fish populations have been dying in Hampshire, according to the Environment Agency, owing to the low river flow that has left them stranded, while boats have been banned from…
The pond at St Peter’s Church in Snailwell, Cambridgeshire, is surrounded by clumps of bulrushes and thick oak trees that give it a timeless English appeal. Coated in a dusting of snow, this small body of water looked the epitome of rural charm. Only one odd feature upset its picture-postcard appearance. Around noon every day, automated pumps just above the pond are switched on and for the next few hours 400,000 gallons (1.8m litres) of water are sent…
“It is a challenging time, especially to bring awareness to our consumers and businesses how critical our drought has impacted our reservoirs,” said Denise Hickey, spokesperson for the North Texas Municipal Water District. “As we’re planning to move through this drought period, we’re also planning and initiating additional strategies to bring additional sources online.” The diminished water supply forced many counties to put residents under water restrictions indefinitely. The Texas Forest Service says the…