The Hydrofiles

By: HR Wallingford
  • Summary

  • Water, water everywhere…we often talk about ‘going green’, but our planet is mostly blue. Rising sea levels and more extreme weather are affecting people, nature, infrastructure and economies across the globe. But society isn't adapting to climate change fast enough.At HR Wallingford, we want to change this. The Hydrofiles explores possibilities for creating a sustainable and resilient world, where people and the environment can thrive. Join our experts as they address these challenges head on.
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Episodes
  • Nature positive dredging
    Sep 11 2024

    Dredging is changing its image. Giulia Sforzi, Jeremy Spearman and Mark Lee highlight how dredging can provide win-win biodiversity solutions, and why the future is bright for sustainable dredging. Jez also elucidates an innovative project for Harwich Haven Authority to create habitat.

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    21 mins
  • Energy futures: nuclear
    Jul 29 2024

    In the second of our four-part Energy Futures series, Mike Case and Sally Jackson discuss the potential of nuclear energy to help meet future energy demands.

    They explore: why water is important to nuclear and the challenges presented by climate change, including sea level rise and increased rainfall. They also discuss the potential of small modular reactors (SMRs) as a cost-effective and innovative solution.

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    11 mins
  • Energy futures: floating wind
    Jul 2 2024

    In the first of our four-part Energy Futures series, Mike Case and Sally Jackson discuss the industrialisation of floating wind.

    They explore the opportunities and challenges of building floating offshore wind farms, including scaling up port operations and the need for suitable areas for storage.

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    13 mins

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