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Cairngorms wildfire recovery project to create new firefighting water ponds
A new Cairngorms wildfire resilience project will develop firefighting water ponds, improve firebreaks and monitor landscape recovery.
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Government climate security taskforce to examine risks to UK infrastructure and supplies
A new government taskforce will examine how climate change and nature loss could affect UK infrastructure, supply chains and national resilience.
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Only 13% of people feel fully prepared for severe winter weather, Met Office survey finds
New Met Office research suggests only 13% of people feel fully prepared for severe winter weather, despite growing awareness of weather warnings.
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Storm Austen highlights vulnerability of electricity supplies during severe weather
Storm Austen brought damaging winds and electricity disruption to parts of the UK. Find out what happened and how households can prepare.
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Water companies ordered to strengthen supply protection as severe drought continues
Water companies are increasing monitoring, leak detection and supply protection as drought conditions continue across parts of England.
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RAF aircraft to be equipped for wildfire firefighting under new government plans
The Government plans to equip RAF aircraft for wildfire firefighting, alongside new specialist equipment and funding for landscape protection.
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Emergency Preparedness For People Living In Flats
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Best Emergency Radios For UK Households
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List of essential gear for a bug out bag
Introduction In the previous articles I mentioned some pieces of gear it’s pretty good to have always at easily reach when it…
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Outdoor skills
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Making bread in the Great Outdoors
Introduction There is not a thing that is more positive than bread. Fyodor Dostoevsky The term “comfort” could stand out from the…
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The skills you need in case you got lost
The importance of having more than a plan Even for the shortest period related to a brief vacation, the role of pianification…
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What is Stealth Camping?
Stealth camping refers to the act of camping in a discreet or inconspicuous manner, typically in urban or public areas where camping…
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Cairngorms wildfire recovery project to create new firefighting water ponds
A new Cairngorms wildfire resilience project will develop firefighting water ponds, improve firebreaks and monitor landscape recovery.
-
Government climate security taskforce to examine risks to UK infrastructure and supplies
A new government taskforce will examine how climate change and nature loss could affect UK infrastructure, supply chains and national resilience.
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Only 13% of people feel fully prepared for severe winter weather, Met Office survey finds
New Met Office research suggests only 13% of people feel fully prepared for severe winter weather, despite growing awareness of weather warnings.
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