Whilst the Paris Agreement has been praised for its progressive steps towards the unification of the world’s leaders in action against the negative result of anthropogenic activity on the climate, it has also been criticised
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Aquaread launch new products – the LeveLine-CTD and LeveLine-Mini-CTD at Geotechnica 2017
Today we are excited to announce the launch of two new products to join our wide range of precise, scientific water testing equipment. Following the success of the LeveLine water level and temperature logger, we
Continue ReadingHow dangerous is blue green algae?
Blue green algae is one of the popular parameters that can be tested using our water monitoring equipment. It is a common water pollutant that can have a severe impact on ecosystems and plant and
Continue ReadingThames Water to be fined record £20m for sewage spill
Last week it was announced that Thames Water would be fined a record £20.3million for polluting the body of the River Thames with around 1.4billion litres of raw sewage.
Continue ReadingWorld Water Day 2017 – Wastewater
On Wednesday 22nd March, Aquaread will be joining many other charities, organisations, businesses and individuals in celebrating World Water Day – an annual event raising awareness and support for water conditions throughout the world, with
Continue ReadingWhat is natural flood prevention and how does it help?
Around the world many different countries have had to design elaborate and often expensive methods of controlling and mitigating the damaging effects of global flooding. Whilst these methods often involve feats of technical and mechanical
Continue ReadingFlood prevention measures around the world
Looking at flood prevention measures around the world offers an interesting perspective when it comes to reviewing and comparing our own methods here in the UK. Across the continents, various flood prevention techniques are in
Continue ReadingWhat we can learn from 2015/2016’s extreme flooding?
November 2015 to early February 2016 was an incredibly challenging time for home and business owners in the UK. Throughout much of the country, particularly the North of England and West of Scotland, flooding caused
Continue ReadingAre young people leaving themselves at risk of flooding?
According to recent figures from the Environmental Agency, young people in the UK may be leaving themselves at risk of flood damage. Around 75% of 18-24 year olds are not aware if they are living
Continue ReadingGovernment flooding plans come under attack from recent report
A recent report from MPs has highlighted inadequacies over the current plans for flooding by the government, suggesting that the Environmental Agency be stripped of their current responsibilities and replaced by a dedicated flooding authority.
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