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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

From empty to full in 48 hours. Check out my water butt! #Letssavewater

Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Good article. Some approaches we currently view as novel will have to become commonplace in the future. 'With London in drought we need to change how we think about water' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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London in drought: 'We need to change how we think about water'

Experts say a changing climate and increasing demand for water will mean people need to make changes.

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The problem with this headline is that it's presenting a binary choice. It's clearly not a straight choice between reducing emissions and adapting to climate impacts. We must do both, urgently. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Air conditioning push favoured over emissions cuts in six European nations, survey finds

Poll also finds sizeable majorities who believe it should be easier to install air con in homes

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CCW - The voice for water consumers @ccwvoice.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

In this episode of Waterfall Rapids, Lia walks two of our Welsh routes with Tony Rees from South East Wales Rivers Trust and land artist Rebecca Wynne-Kelly, exploring why our rivers and coastlines are worth protecting.

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I'm always banging on about Waterfall - the podcast to help people's water use fall. Here's an actual waterfall and it's a stunner, Slap Savica in Slovenia.

Slap Savica waterfall in Slovenia, near Lake Bohinj

Slap Savica in Slovenia looking stunning.

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

This must be terrifying and a nightmare for firefighters to tickle. We need to change the way we think about and prepare for wildfires in the UK. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

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Several homes ablaze as firefighters try to contain West Midlands grassfire

About 60 crew responding to blaze covering about 16 hectares near Stourbridge golf course

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

As our climate changes due to the burning of fossil fuels, we'll be finding out first hand the true cost of climate inaction. We need to ensure this wakes us out of our lethargy. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

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UK heatwaves may have cost economy £4.4bn in lost output so far this year, analysis finds

Verdant thinktank says cost could top £25bn a year by 2030 and calls for maximum temperature for working and urban redesign to cool down cities

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Climate adaptation needs embedding across government and all areas of our lives. This means it's everyone's job, but runs the risk of being nobody's job. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Just 20 of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation amid drought and wildfires

Exclusive: England ‘desperately unprepared’ for effects of crisis including water shortages and heatwaves

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Loving the obscure reference to Pet Shop Boys about 23 mins into this very interesting and funny interview with Count Binface. music.youtube.com/watch?v=6sj2...

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Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell Interview Count Binface.

YouTube video by The Rest Is Politics: Leading

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Most of England & all of Wales are in drought. Another heatwave is here. Need simple ways to use less water without the hassle? Try Waterfall, the water-saving podcast from CCW. Free, practical, and made for times like this. Just search “Waterfall saving water”. open.spotify.com/show/1aSmgEZ...

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Waterfall - Saving Water Podcast

Podcast · CCW - The Consumer Council For Water · Waterfall is the podcast entirely dedicated to the topic of water, exploring its significance for both people and the environment. Water is at the fore...

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Love this shower playlist in an Italian hotel room. I've seen this helpful suggestion loads of time, but not with a QR code to an actual playlist. It's got something for everyone! #WaterConservation #WaterSaving #ShortShowers

A display on a wall with a QR code to a playlist of short(ish) songs to listen to in a shower.

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Drought. We have a podcast that can help: Waterfall, and if you're short on time Waterfall Rapids. It's the podcast that helps your water use fall. Check them out here: ccw.org.uk/podcasts @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

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Three-quarters of England in drought as summer’s fifth heatwave looms

Four more regions given drought status, putting 27 million people under restrictions on water use

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

With drought declared across Wales, it's a great time to listen to our Welsh language episode of Waterfall, the water saving podcast. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Available on Spotify: tinyurl.com/3zh9k3sh And Apple: tinyurl.com/tffa2thv #Cymru #Drought www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Drought declared for whole of Wales amid sustained high temperatures

Wales is on course for its driest July on record in almost 190 years.

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

With drought now officially declared across many parts of England, there's never been a more important time to save water. Waterfall, the water saving podcast, can help with that! Find it at ccw.org.uk/podcasts or search "Waterfall saving water" on your podcast player.

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

We need to get used to the new normal of weather. Here's a few thoughts from me on what we can do to manage water in response to this scorching weather. www.ccw.org.uk/news/blog-he...

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

🚨Day zero is here🚨 This week my water butt ran dry. We've loads of water saving advice for the garden on Waterfall the water saving podcast. Check out this episode with guest Mark Gush from the Royal Horticultural Society. Spotify: rb.gy/aov1uc

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Right plant, right place! Water efficient gardening advice from the Royal Horticultural Society on the latest Waterfall Rapids podcast. On Spotify, Apple, Deezer... open.spotify.com/episode/2ykR...

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#25 Mulch Ado About Nothing

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Heatwaves affecting water pressure? What's going on? In this episode of Waterfall we explain all... Short version here: open.spotify.com/episode/0kW7... Also on Apple, YouTube, etc.

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#24 Hot under pressure

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

It would be a victory for sporting integrity if Mauricio Pochettino had decided not to select Balogun for the USA v Belgium match. #WorldCup #FIFA

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

What happens when behavioural science meets meteorology? What does this mean for our water use? Do we behave logically? Find out with guest Helen Roberts from @metoffice.gov.uk on this episode of Waterfall Rapids. open.spotify.com/episode/4km6...

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#21 Weather or Not

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

It's forecast to hit 40 degrees centigrade in some parts of the UK this week. Just to put this insane temperature into context, today it is 44 degrees in Death Valley.

A warning signing saying "stop heat kills" with blue sky and sunshine in the background.

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Getting match ready. Dusted down the kilt to find the moths have destroyed it. You can tell it's been a long time since Scotland qualified. Let's hope our defence doesn't have as many holes... #Football #WorldCup2026

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Wildfires, extreme temperatures and drought. All threats the UK faces from climate change. Find out how Greece copes in this episode of Waterfall Rapids from @ccwvoice.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/7BhE...

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#20 Greece Is the Word

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Love this episode. I went round to David's house to see all the great things he's done to make a sponge garden (and he made a great cup of coffee!). Check out Waterfall Rapids on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Yet again FIFA display breathtaking complacency towards supporters. Whether it's their physical or financial well-being, FIFA appear to be happy with putting supporters at risk. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

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World Cup 2026: Heat experts warn 'reckless' Fifa of bottle ban health risk

Fans will not be allowed to take reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums due to safety concerns, Fifa says in a late policy change.

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Big storms last night in Birmingham. One of my kids left their school work out. My attempts to salvage may not work... #Thunder

Sheets of A4 paper from a school book hanging on a washing line.

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

In the UK licensed premises have to provide free tap water, so if that hotel restaurant serves alcohol then tap water should be an option. BBC News - Hotel that refused to give tourist tap water acted lawfully, Italian court rules www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Hotel that refused to give tourist tap water acted lawfully, Italian court rules

The Italian Supreme Court rejected a tourist's claim that her consumer rights were breached when she was only offered €7 bottled mineral water.

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

🌞Hot weather, cool tips 🧊 The latest Waterfall Rapids offers tips to stay cool AND keep the kids occupied during half term. Only 8 minutes long! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/1...

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#18 Hot Weather, Cool Tips

Podcast Episode · Waterfall Rapids · 27 May · 8min

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Over 200 people drown in rivers, lakes and seas in the UK each year. When the weather gets hot, the temptation to take a dip increases. Find out how to stay safe in this episode of Waterfall with a special guest from the Royal Life Saving Society podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/7...

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#71 - Water Safety First: Valuing And Respecting Water With The Royal Life Saving Society

Podcast Episode · Waterfall - Saving Water Podcast · 13 June 2024 · 32min

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

The Climate Change Committee said earlier in the week that 92% of homes are at risk from overheating by 2050. Feels like many of them are overheating today. Does act to remind us that climate change isn't a distant threat and we need to act with urgency.

A parasol with the sun behind it with bright cloudless skies surrounding it.

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

🔥 Want to stay cool 😎 in this heat? Want easy ways to keep the kids occupied during half term? This episode of the Waterfall podcast from @ccwvoice.bsky.social has the answers. Stay cool, save money, save water! open.spotify.com/episode/6Mlf...

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#3 - Heat Beating Tips

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

After yesterday's stark messages from the Climate Change Committee about the risks the UK faces from extreme heat, today there is this tragic story from Spain. Do we need anymore warnings to act now? www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

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Girl, two, dies after being left in car as extreme heat sweeps Spain

Authorities in Galicia declare two days of mourning after toddler died during exceptionally high May temperatures

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

They do. It's in the report - there's a bit on tipping points. Doesn't detract from the need to adapt.

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

💦 Water is an urgent priority in the Climate Change Committee's latest report "A Well-Adapted UK". Recommendations to governments include: 🪾Regulators must focus on drought 🌊Scale up water storage ⬇️ Accelerate leakage reduction 🏠Build water efficient new homes youtu.be/sLU7JYGOdRY?...

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A Well-Adapted UK

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🌍The Climate Change Committee's new report "A Well-Adapted UK" is now live. This report sets out practical actions needed to respond to growing climate impacts - which are already being felt across every sector. Essential reading www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...

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A Well-Adapted UK - Climate Change Committee

Footnotes have been removed from the HTML version of this report. For the footnoted version of this report,…

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Magnetically drawn to Edinburgh this weekend to be with other Jambos. Look who I met last time I was there... C'mon Hearts! ONE MORE VICTORY (to be fair I'd settle for one more point)

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Wildfires in Wales, including the spectacular Elan Valley. Sadly this is the type of hazard that will happen more frequently in the futue. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

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Firefighters battle Powys wildfires for fifth day as public urged to stay away

Mid and West Wales fire and rescue service has been trying to extinguish fires in Elan valley since Sunday

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Love this story. It's nice to be nice. BBC News - 'Superstar' runners praised for helping exhausted man finish marathon www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Boston marathon: NI runner helps competitor after collapse

Two runners go viral for helping carry exhausted man over the finish line.

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

I'll do anything for snacks. Maxed out today with biscuits before and after donating. Great team at the Birmingham blood donation centre - always good vibes (and did I mention snacks...) #GiveBlood

Mike Keil giving blood. A sleeve rolled up with a needle in his arm. Looking a bit snug about it.

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CCW - The voice for water consumers @ccwvoice.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

“Water is a precious and scarce thing that we need to protect.” 💧 In this episode of Waterfall Rapids we’re joined by Emma Clancy to talk about why connecting with water—and changing small habits—matters for everyone. Search 'Waterfall Rapids' wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

This is a good idea. We should do something similar in the UK. Helps aid awareness and action. Although we'd have to find a suitable name (a "scorcher" is my bid). BBC News - Japan reveals new name for 40C-and-hotter days after blistering summer www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Japan reveals new name for 40C-and-hotter days after blistering summer

The term - kokushobi - translates to

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Pet Shop Boys tonight at the Electric Ballroom. Excellent stuff even with some comedy forgetting of lyrics. Sexy Northerner, Your Funny Uncle and Will-o-the-Wisp were the highlights for me. Awesome night.

Pet Shop Boys on stage. Neil at a microphone on the left, Chris fiddling with keyboards on the right as per their usual formation.

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Well worth a listen to the Eco Chamber podcasts...

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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Scotland are playing Ivory Coast at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium. The pitch is something special as I discovered on this episode of Waterfall. Now all I need is a Scotland equaliser... podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/9...

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#99 Showing water waste the red card

Podcast Episode · Waterfall - Saving Water Podcast · 1 December 2025 · 41min

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