Mike Keil
@mikekeil.bsky.social
CEO of the Consumer Council for Water. Member of the Adaptation Committee at the CCC. PhD in meteorology. Host of Waterfall podcast. Interests in water, climate, environment and social justice. Fan owner of Hearts ⚽ Scots 🏴 exile in Brum 🇬🇧
Everton and Hednesford Town have the same type of sustainable pitch. Check out Episode 99 of Waterfall the water saving podcast "Show Water Waste the Red Card" to find out how it helps prevent flooding, saves water, prevents pollution and acts as a big hair drier to make the grass grow stronger!
Everton and Hednesford Town both have sustainable pitches. Check out Episode 99 of Waterfall "Show Water Waste the Red Card" to find out how it helps prevent flooding, saves water, prevents pollution and acts as a big hair drier to make the grass grow stronger! www.instagram.com/reel/DepQ0ep...
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This will resonate after the extremes felt in many places of the UK this summer... www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Britons kept in dark about scale of climate crisis, say viewers of ‘first-of-its-kind’ emergency briefing
Nine out of 10 people felt motivated to act after watching film outlining threats to food security, economy and public health
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From empty to full in 48 hours. Check out my water butt! #Letssavewater
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...
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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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/...
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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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.
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.
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...
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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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...
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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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/...
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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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...
Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell Interview Count Binface.
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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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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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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
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...
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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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...
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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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.
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...
CCW - The voice for water consumers@ccwvoice.bsky.social · 3mo agoCCW's Chief Executive Mike Keil shares some thoughts on the impact of the prolonged hot and dry weather and why it strengthens the case for changing the way we charge for water. Link in comments. #heatwave #hosepipeban
🚨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
I'm shocked but not surprised by this. Silent denialism is a insidious. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Most UK media reports on June heatwave failed to mention climate crisis
Exclusive: Analysis of nearly 2,500 articles finds almost three-quarters made no reference to global heating
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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...
#25 Mulch Ado About Nothing
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This is a great way of getting more blood donors. I'm sure that Hearts would win. #GiveBlood #NHS #football www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
‘We know fans bleed for the jersey’: how Norway used fierce football rivalries to get more blood donors
When the Norwegian Red Cross desperately needed to find more donors, it decided to harness the competitive nature of football fans
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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.
#24 Hot under pressure
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CCW - The voice for water consumers@ccwvoice.bsky.social · 4mo agoWhen temperatures rise, so does our water use. Revisiting Episode 41 of Waterfall, which covers why our water networks struggle in the heat and what we can all do to help keep the taps running for everyone. 💧 Search Waterfall CCW wherever you listen to podcasts 🎙️
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...
#21 Weather or Not
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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.
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
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...
#20 Greece Is the Word
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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
CCW - The voice for water consumers@ccwvoice.bsky.social · 5mo agoCould your garden help save water and reduce flooding? 🌿💧 In this episode of Waterfall Rapids, Mike visits David Clubb, Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales, to see how he turned a concrete garden into a wildlife friendly rain garden using simple DIY tips.
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...
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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