#environmentagency — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #environmentagency, aggregated by home.social.
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GB Grid Monitor: One for the data geeks!
You may know that I recently created an energy and environment dashboard that's available to download on Github.
Over the last week or so I've made some significant upgrades to the dashboard's monitoring and data logging functions. For example, local weather alerts are now enhanced. Rain is tracked nearby and alerts are spoken when rain is due at your location through the use of Environment Agency rain gauges. Mobile "Virtual" rain gauges are deployed to track and confirm incoming rain using Open Meteo and Open Weather Maps APIs. If using a VPN the API limits may be hit very quickly, so try to exclude Python from the VPN by using split-tunneling, or switch off the VPN.
The electricity grid monitoring is enhanced and includes a "system risk index". This monitors system inertia and alerts for when the system is particularly at risk of collapse - the function is calibrated against NESO's own data. Despite official statements, the grid is in a very precarious state at the moment due to rate of decarbonization and the shift to renewables. If the grid frequency moves outside of the statutory limits you hear annoyingly loud alarms (annoying only for your non-geeky other half, that is!)
If a collapse is imminent and the data reaches you before the power goes off, you may get a few seconds' notice before it all goes black.
Data logging is now in place so that historical electricity data can be plotted as 7-day graphs, with data available since 2017 - great for researchers! Frequency plots from upto the last 30 days can be captured to image files via the frequency "history" plot (assuming the app was running to capture the data). Generator plots are back-filled from online archives so can fill in if the app wasn't running.
For the best experience please read the "readme file" before using.
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Revealed: how companies ‘secretly’ use billions of litres of public water in drought-hit England
By Rachel SalvidgeExclusive: As millions of people face hosepipe bans, many companies are not required to report, let alone cut, use of public supply
#Water #Oilandgascompanies #Chemicalindustry #Waterindustry #England #EnvironmentAgency #UKnews #Environment #Business #Energyindustry #TheGuardian #RachelSalvidge
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Revealed: how companies ‘secretly’ use billions of litres of public water in drought-hit England https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/04/revealed-how-companies-secretly-use-billions-of-litres-of-public-water-in-drought-hit-england #Water #OilAndGasCompanies #ChemicalIndustry #WaterIndustry #England #EnvironmentAgency #UkNews #Environment #Business #EnergyIndustry
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‘It smelled like dead people’: the plan to tackle England’s illegal waste problem
By Pippa Neill Environment reporterAndy Burnham has announced a crackdown, but doubts remain over authorities’ ability to take on organised crime
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/02/plan-tackle-uk-waste-crime-illegal-dumps
#Waste #UKnews #Environment #EnvironmentAgency #AndyBurnham #AngelaEagle #WestYorkshire #Bradford #TheGuardian #PippaNeillEnvironmentreporter
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And when ‘water companies’ blame storms and inadequate drainaqways we learn this.
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Dry weather sewage discharges soar as water companies face scrutiny
By Sandra LavilleExclusive: 7,280 suspected illegal spills in rivers and sea recorded in first five months of 2026
#Waterindustry #Water #UKnews #Business #Environment #Devon #Pollution #EnvironmentAgency #TheGuardian #SandraLaville
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Dry weather sewage discharges soar as water companies face scrutiny https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/01/dry-weather-sewage-discharges-soar-as-water-companies-face-scrutiny #WaterIndustry #Water #UkNews #Business #Environment #Devon #Pollution #EnvironmentAgency
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England’s Water Network Buckles Under Sudden Summer Drought
The severe “flash drought” that has gripped England is pushing an already struggling water network toward breaking point…
#NewsBeep #News #Environment #AU #august #Australia #Climatechange #EnvironmentAgency #green #infrastructure #London #MarkStubbs #Science #SOUTHEASTWATERLTD #UnitedKingdom #utilities
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‘Forever chemicals’ surge during pilot of Thames Water plan to combat drought
By Sandra Laville Environment correspondentExclusive: utility company wants to draw off tens of millions of litres of water a day from Thames and replace it with treated effluent
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/27/forever-chemicals-london-thames-water
#Water #ThamesWater #Pollution #Drought #EnvironmentAgency #Waterindustry #Environment #UKnews #Rivers #TheGuardian #SandraLavilleEnvironmentcorrespondent
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‘Forever chemicals’ surge during pilot of Thames Water plan to combat drought https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/27/forever-chemicals-london-thames-water #Water #ThamesWater #Pollution #Drought #EnvironmentAgency #WaterIndustry #Environment #UkNews #Rivers
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University spinout to launch water quality app for UK and US waters
By Julia KolleweMolendotech will collate data from daily tests that detect E coli and other bacteria amid reports of swimmers falling ill
#Waterindustry #Pollution #Business #PlymouthUniversity #Ecoli #Water #Environment #UKnews #USnews #Technology #Technologystartups #EnvironmentAgency #TheGuardian #JuliaKollewe
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University spinout to launch water quality app for UK and US waters https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/16/plymouth-university-spinout-water-quality-app-uk-us-waters-molendotech-e-coli #WaterIndustry #Pollution #Business #PlymouthUniversity #EColi #Water #Environment #UkNews #UsNews #Technology #TechnologyStartups #EnvironmentAgency
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Five reservoirs in England and Wales ‘exceptionally low’ as drought persists
By Pippa Neill Environment reporterExtreme heat and lack of rain threatening public water supply, with ‘real trouble’ predicted if autumn stays dry
#Water #Drought #England #Wales #UKnews #Environment #Extremeheat #Climatecrisis #EnvironmentAgency #Extremeweather #TheGuardian #PippaNeillEnvironmentreporter
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Sun, moon and Earth
Despite around 71% of the UK being under a drought warning, the UK's Environment Agency has issued 13 flood warnings during the last day or two.
The warnings are actually for coastal and estuary areas, thanks to the very high "spring" tides which may cause over-topping of sea defenses.
The sun, moon and Earth are still more or less in line following Wednesday's total eclipse.
If you're near coastal regions in the UK check the UK Gov website for flood warnings:
https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-warnings
Porlock webcam:
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Five reservoirs in England and Wales ‘exceptionally low’ as drought persists https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/14/reservoirs-england-wales-exceptionally-low-water-drought #Water #Drought #England #Wales #UkNews #Environment #ExtremeHeat #ClimateCrisis #EnvironmentAgency #ExtremeWeather
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Put together a sourced timeline: England Drought 2026: Live Status & Full Timeline.
https://aitimeline.in/england-drought-timeline-water-scarcity-4112/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=england-drought-timeline-water-scarcity
#Drought #England #WaterScarcity #ClimateChange #EnvironmentAgency #WaterManagement -
Amber heat health alerts issued across almost ALL of England as mercury forecast to hit 36C this week
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/uk-heatwave-amber-heat-health-37536106
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Met Office issues fifth heatwave verdict as 33C scorcher forecast on Sunday
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/weather/met-office-issues-fifth-heatwave-37529588
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UK Heatwave: Yellow heat alerts issued as temperatures set to soar to 36C
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-yellow-heat-alerts-37527689
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Should the government introduce water rationing? Take our poll and have your say
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All bodies of water in England polluted with toxic chemicals, official data shows https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/06/all-bodies-of-water-england-polluted-toxic-chemicals #Water #Environment #England #WaterIndustry #Rivers #UkNews #Pollution #Pfas #EnvironmentPolicy #EnvironmentAgency
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All bodies of water in England polluted with toxic chemicals, official data shows
By Pippa Neill Environment reporterEnvironment Agency assessments find just 14.3% of country’s surface waters in good ecological status
#Water #Environment #England #Waterindustry #Rivers #UKnews #Pollution #Pfas #Environmentpolicy #EnvironmentAgency #TheGuardian #PippaNeillEnvironmentreporter
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England’s climate is changing and our planting must change with it | Letter
By Guardian StaffWe are trying to keep a pre‑industrial flora alive in a post‑industrial climate, writes Richard Eltringham
#Plants #Environment #Climatecrisis #EnvironmentAgency #Wildflowers #TheGuardian #GuardianStaff
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Leaving aside the emissions (bad enough), the following bears re-reading
‘However, EA documents show this new process “periodically paused”, with benzene consequently emitted directly to the air. The documents also show the EA was aware of this problem in 2023, but did not investigate until this year.’
#Criminalnegligence anyone? Should the EA and Huntsman both be in the dock?
#Environment #EnvironmentAgency #Negligence #Pollution #Carcinogens #UKPol #Criminality
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UK plastic manufacturer could face legal action over toxic emissions
By Pippa Neill Environment reporterExclusive: Environment Agency is considering whether to prosecute Huntsman Polyurethanes over emissions of carcinogenic benzene
#Chemicalindustry #England #Business #EnvironmentAgency #Environment #UKnews #TheGuardian #PippaNeillEnvironmentreporter
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UK plastic manufacturer could face legal action over toxic emissions https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/04/plastic-manufacturer-legal-action-emissions-toxic-carcinogenic-chemical-environment #ChemicalIndustry #England #Business #EnvironmentAgency #Environment #UkNews
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#EnvironmentAgency #Surfbee Australian imported gadget for measuring cross section and flow of a river, here, the #Exe near the Quay.
A couple of amiable chaps were remote controlling it and watching the laptop and chatted about it.
The weather was nice, and messing about with boats is notoriously fun. -
‘We cannot magic up more water’: the supply problems putting housing targets in England at risk
By Sandra Laville Environment correspondentCouncil leaders say crumbling infrastructure and lack of water are jeopardising government’s plans for new homes
#Water #Housing #Waterindustry #Environment #Housingmarket #Extremeheat #Cambridgeshire #Cambridge #Hampshire #Surrey #Drought #Wetlands #SouthEastWater #NaturalEngland #Climatecrisis #England #EnvironmentAgency #Business #Communities #UKnews #Society #TheGuardian #SandraLavilleEnvironmentcorrespondent
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River close to engulfing waste mountain, MP warns
Marcus White and Jamie Morris, November 17, 2025
"A river is rising and threatening to engulf a mountain of fly-tipped waste in a field, an MP has warned.
"After heavy rain over the weekend, the River Cherwell is now lapping against the 'obscene' 150m (490ft) long pile near Kidlington in Oxfordshire, Calum Miller told the House of Commons.
"The Liberal Democrat MP for Bicester and Woodstock said the situation had become 'much more urgent' and asked the government to intervene.
"Environment Minister Emma Hardy said the Environment Agency was investigating and had acted to prevent further access to the site.
"Fly-tippers are thought to have spent weeks building up the mound in a field between the river and the A34.
"The Oxfordshire MP said it had reached a height of up to 12m (39ft).
"Asking a Urgent Question in the House of Commons, he said the river level had risen by about 4ft (1.2m) in recent days and some of the waste was now afloat.
"He said: 'This incident highlights that organised criminal gangs are carefully planning operations to dump #IndustrialWaste in the countryside.'
" 'They earn millions of pounds in illegal earnings without a thought for the health of people or animals, nor the damage to soil, water or air. And I am deeply concerned that the #EnvironmentAgency (#EA) is not equipped to deal with this unfolding #EnvironmentalDisaster.'
"Mr Miller said the government should order a clean-up by issuing a directive to the EA, similar to the one given for #HoadesWood in Kent in 2024.
"He also urged ministers to review the government's response to waste crime and allow the National Crime Agency to investigate the most serious cases."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2762y8x4eo
#FlyTipping #UK #Garbage #Pollution #FlyTips #IllegalDumping
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River close to engulfing waste mountain, MP warns
Marcus White and Jamie Morris, November 17, 2025
"A river is rising and threatening to engulf a mountain of fly-tipped waste in a field, an MP has warned.
"After heavy rain over the weekend, the River Cherwell is now lapping against the 'obscene' 150m (490ft) long pile near Kidlington in Oxfordshire, Calum Miller told the House of Commons.
"The Liberal Democrat MP for Bicester and Woodstock said the situation had become 'much more urgent' and asked the government to intervene.
"Environment Minister Emma Hardy said the Environment Agency was investigating and had acted to prevent further access to the site.
"Fly-tippers are thought to have spent weeks building up the mound in a field between the river and the A34.
"The Oxfordshire MP said it had reached a height of up to 12m (39ft).
"Asking a Urgent Question in the House of Commons, he said the river level had risen by about 4ft (1.2m) in recent days and some of the waste was now afloat.
"He said: 'This incident highlights that organised criminal gangs are carefully planning operations to dump #IndustrialWaste in the countryside.'
" 'They earn millions of pounds in illegal earnings without a thought for the health of people or animals, nor the damage to soil, water or air. And I am deeply concerned that the #EnvironmentAgency (#EA) is not equipped to deal with this unfolding #EnvironmentalDisaster.'
"Mr Miller said the government should order a clean-up by issuing a directive to the EA, similar to the one given for #HoadesWood in Kent in 2024.
"He also urged ministers to review the government's response to waste crime and allow the National Crime Agency to investigate the most serious cases."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2762y8x4eo
#FlyTipping #UK #Garbage #Pollution #FlyTips #IllegalDumping
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River close to engulfing waste mountain, MP warns
Marcus White and Jamie Morris, November 17, 2025
"A river is rising and threatening to engulf a mountain of fly-tipped waste in a field, an MP has warned.
"After heavy rain over the weekend, the River Cherwell is now lapping against the 'obscene' 150m (490ft) long pile near Kidlington in Oxfordshire, Calum Miller told the House of Commons.
"The Liberal Democrat MP for Bicester and Woodstock said the situation had become 'much more urgent' and asked the government to intervene.
"Environment Minister Emma Hardy said the Environment Agency was investigating and had acted to prevent further access to the site.
"Fly-tippers are thought to have spent weeks building up the mound in a field between the river and the A34.
"The Oxfordshire MP said it had reached a height of up to 12m (39ft).
"Asking a Urgent Question in the House of Commons, he said the river level had risen by about 4ft (1.2m) in recent days and some of the waste was now afloat.
"He said: 'This incident highlights that organised criminal gangs are carefully planning operations to dump #IndustrialWaste in the countryside.'
" 'They earn millions of pounds in illegal earnings without a thought for the health of people or animals, nor the damage to soil, water or air. And I am deeply concerned that the #EnvironmentAgency (#EA) is not equipped to deal with this unfolding #EnvironmentalDisaster.'
"Mr Miller said the government should order a clean-up by issuing a directive to the EA, similar to the one given for #HoadesWood in Kent in 2024.
"He also urged ministers to review the government's response to waste crime and allow the National Crime Agency to investigate the most serious cases."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2762y8x4eo
#FlyTipping #UK #Garbage #Pollution #FlyTips #IllegalDumping
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River close to engulfing waste mountain, MP warns
Marcus White and Jamie Morris, November 17, 2025
"A river is rising and threatening to engulf a mountain of fly-tipped waste in a field, an MP has warned.
"After heavy rain over the weekend, the River Cherwell is now lapping against the 'obscene' 150m (490ft) long pile near Kidlington in Oxfordshire, Calum Miller told the House of Commons.
"The Liberal Democrat MP for Bicester and Woodstock said the situation had become 'much more urgent' and asked the government to intervene.
"Environment Minister Emma Hardy said the Environment Agency was investigating and had acted to prevent further access to the site.
"Fly-tippers are thought to have spent weeks building up the mound in a field between the river and the A34.
"The Oxfordshire MP said it had reached a height of up to 12m (39ft).
"Asking a Urgent Question in the House of Commons, he said the river level had risen by about 4ft (1.2m) in recent days and some of the waste was now afloat.
"He said: 'This incident highlights that organised criminal gangs are carefully planning operations to dump #IndustrialWaste in the countryside.'
" 'They earn millions of pounds in illegal earnings without a thought for the health of people or animals, nor the damage to soil, water or air. And I am deeply concerned that the #EnvironmentAgency (#EA) is not equipped to deal with this unfolding #EnvironmentalDisaster.'
"Mr Miller said the government should order a clean-up by issuing a directive to the EA, similar to the one given for #HoadesWood in Kent in 2024.
"He also urged ministers to review the government's response to waste crime and allow the National Crime Agency to investigate the most serious cases."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2762y8x4eo
#FlyTipping #UK #Garbage #Pollution #FlyTips #IllegalDumping