Climate change is a global phenomenon in which the Earth’s average temperature is changing due to natural or human-made influences. The primary cause of climate change is the greenhouse effect, which occurs when carbon dioxide and other gases trap heat radiation in the atmosphere. The process by which this happens is called greenhouse warming. ...
The Thames Tideway Tunnel is a major infrastructure project in the United Kingdom, designed to improve the water quality of London’s River Thames. The tunnel will intercept wastewater from over 20 combined sewer overflows (CSOs) along 25 miles of the river, enabling cleaner, healthier water to flow downstream. This article examines the benefits of this...
There are many ways to prevent rising water levels in our lakes and rivers. Some of these methods are simple and easy to do, while others require more effort. But, no matter what method you choose, it is important to be proactive and take action to prevent rising water levels. Here are some ways to...
The modern sewage system is a vital part of our infrastructure, but it is easy to take it for granted. It is important to remember that the sewage system is a relatively recent development in human history. It has been recorded that the first sewer systems were built in ancient Rome between 800BC and 735BC....
Seascape change is inevitable. As the salt water rises, sea level rise has significant implications for coastal areas. It increases the rate at which groundwater is being pulled into the ground by gravity, threatening to further degrade groundwater quality and cause saltwater intrusion in drinking water aquifers. Increased erosion, flooding and impact on infrastructures such...
Global warming has a direct effect on culvert performance, which is an important part of road infrastructure protection. Thanks to climate change, the frequency and intensity of extremely hot and cold weather events, such as hurricanes and monsoons, are also increasing. In all these areas culverts are susceptible to huge damage or even total failure...
Flooding is responsible for a lot of highway damage. Climate change can lead to an increase in temperature which may cause water to freeze faster, causing problems when it melts. More powerful and heavier rains can also lead to flooding as water takes longer to drain away. In addition, as more people move into more...
There aren’t many businesses today which do not have a disaster recovery plan in place which will enable them to continue business as usual following a disruptive IT failure. Similarly, most businesses know only too well what damage a fire can do so hold regular fire and safety drills in order that staff are fully...
National environmental agencies and local planning authorities are increasingly asking developers and planners to demonstrate how they intend to manage water drainage. Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems are becoming a popular alternative to conveying water away to close-by watercourses from our towns and cities through traditional surface water channeling systems, including sewers and a network of...
