DRY Project
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DRY interweaves drought science & narrative for decision-making. Explores impacts wi agriculture, business, health, built environment, ecosystems, communities.
UK-wide
Joined December 2014
Re-sharing @Project_DRY #dryprimarybook ‘DRY: Diary of a Water Super Hero’ for #WorldBookDay2024 Available online + free hardcopy. Promotes #valuingwater #childrensagency #CCA #watersecurity #hiddenrisk @CWCR_UWE @VerityJones_edu @sarainchiseldon
issuu.com
This book is for children everywhere. Read how an ordinary schoolgirl in the UK transforms into a water superhero when a DRY summer becomes a DRY winter. Join her as she shares her new found love of w
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Want to promote awareness of #drought as #hiddenrisk? Want to encourage #valuingwater? See resources on https://t.co/n8eCv539Yl.
#dryposter #dryzcards #dryprimarybook. For free hardcopy for schools, community venues etc. email dry@uwe.ac.uk #watersecurity @Project_DRY @Waterwise
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⏳🌡️ Extreme dry spells are the new normal. Let's act now! 💦🌍 Participate in the Dry July campaign and discover practical ways to conserve water during scorching summers. #WaterwiseDryJuly
https://t.co/pMj2oBS2ME
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Watering the lawn can use as much water in an hour as one person uses in a week! When it's hot weather you can save water by not watering your grass. Don't worry as it'll recover soon after it rains. More easy ways to save water: https://t.co/v8ylGSZK1i
#WatersWorthSaving
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A exceptional article. It is rare to read something in a paper that is your area of expertise and find it has nailed it. https://t.co/Hlh2rPJ6LK
theguardian.com
The long read: While the world becomes drier, profit and pollution are draining our resources. We have to change our approach
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@SStevens3164 @AboutDrought @ECCA2023 @UWEBristol @stephen_turner1 We also have the @Project_DRY poster in Z card form - available as online booklet. Great for sharing. Email dry@uwe.ac.uk for hardcopy. https://t.co/Oa1F3OudE8.
#droughtawareness #watersaving @SStevens3164 @AboutDrought @stephen_turner1
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This poster was just one of the great resources from @AboutDrought - thanks Caroline of #IrishIndependent for picking it out @ECCA2023
@LindseyMcEwen1 @UWEBristol #scicomm @stephen_turner1
Spotted these at the @ECCA2023 conference in Dublin. They're from the UK's DRY (Drought Risk and You) initiative but very applicable to Ireland - except perhaps the 'bath with a friend' advice - can't imagine Liam Cosgrave sanctioning that message in '76 @UWEBristol @NERCscience
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The #flooddroughtcontinuum and why it is important to prepare across #water risks @CommunitiesPrep @CWCR_UWE @Project_DRY @FloodMemories @The_GA #watersecurity #communityresilience
https://t.co/2lKFBrtBZS
communitiesprepared.org.uk
DRY Project lead Professor Lindsey McEwan explains the flood-drought continuum and its value when considering community resilience in a guest blog.
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Pick up free @Project_DRY resources to increase #drought awareness at #ECCA2023. See https://t.co/ZVd4HT5zWz for more #learning resources for #schools and #communities. @AboutDrought @CWCR_UWE @LindseyMcEwen1
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If you are at #ECCA2023 and can help us share #drought awareness resources to #schools or #community settings, please pick up a #dryproject poster on desk in reception. See https://t.co/ZVd4HT5zWz for other #learning resources @AboutDrought
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“The new wheat scientists say can withstand extreme heat and drought”
theguardian.com
The variety is a cross between commercial and wild wheats – bred in a bid to develop crops that are more resilient to the climate crisis
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“Global weather patterns may lead to severe flooding in February despite England remaining in drought, the Met Office has said.”
theguardian.com
Government embarks on campaign to raise awareness over weather threat as England remains in drought
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“The latest hydrological outlook from the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology looks bleak...” https://t.co/h0Axx3h0Jc
@UK_CEH
theguardian.com
Rainfall levels have not been sufficient to dampen soil and refill reservoirs after scorching summer
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Want to help our rivers? Check out the new citizen science scheme to monitor the health of English rivers 🙌 You can read all about it below 👇 https://t.co/ZNJwBAvq1T
theguardian.com
Scheme gets under way as data suggests Environment Agency’s own monitoring leaves rivers unprotected
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“Despite all the modern innovations to circumvent an unforgiving climate, drought may once again have the final say unless drastic steps are taken quickly.”
theguardian.com
As heat, fires and water wars become the norm, the Guardian explores the fallout of prolonged drought in a multi-part series
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#Drought reveals culturally valuable #heritage…. “Hunger stones, wrecks and bones: Europe’s drought brings past to surface” - Guardian #hungerstones #droughtmarking #waterstories @Project_DRY
theguardian.com
Receding rivers and lakes have exposed ghost villages, a Nazi vehicle and a Roman fort
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Stories of #floods with underlying #drought? “Thunderstorms: Why drought can lead to dangerous flooding” Opportunities to manage both ends of the hydrological continuum together? #slowingtheflow #storage
bbc.co.uk
Heavy rain might seem ideal now for parched areas of the UK, but scientists warn it's a hazard.
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Looking for #picturebook to help children (KS2) learn about #drought and positive #waterpractices in home&community? https://t.co/OIw0bVhMWw Also teacher’s notes https://t.co/Zdc4jIpGDB Some hardcopy books... Email Dry@uwe.ac.uk @RGS_IBG @The_GA @timeforgeog @Waterwise @ESTA_UK
issuu.com
This book is for children everywhere. Read how an ordinary schoolgirl in the UK transforms into a water superhero when a DRY summer becomes a DRY winter. Join her as she shares her new found love of w
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