The Hydrofiles

By: HR Wallingford
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  • 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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  • Energy futures: nuclear

    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

    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
  • Earth Observation: the final frontier?

    Earth Observation: the final frontier?
    Mar 31 2022

    Space technology is not just about exploring the far reaches of the galaxy, but also has huge potential to help us with problems closer to home.

    Special guest, Ray Fielding of the UK Space Agency, Darren Lumbroso, Gina Tsarouchi and Quillon Harpham join Sally Jackson to explore how Earth Observations can help answer age-old questions, improve lives and safeguard our world.

    They also delve into where the future lies for the smart use of new datasets in the sectors we work in.
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    33 mins
Biological Sciences
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