Rivers Run Dry in Hertfordshire
The impact of global warming is starting to manifest itself close to home. This February saw the hottest winter day ever in Britain, at a balmy 20C in Wales. Even as we basked in the sun, many of us realised this warm spell was an omen of many hot, dry summers to come. In the baking heat of the summer of 2018, rivers dried up from Wales to Hertfordshire. But it isn’t only the low rainfall associated with global warming that is causing water shortages. Our careless practices of water extraction are exacerbating the problem.
Awareness around the environmental impact of the building sector is growing. Developers can take an active role in managing their reputation, demonstrating their sustainability credentials while crucially, benefitting the environment.