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Environment Agency says Britain flooded one in every five days last year but was also in drought on one in four days

Government defends partnership funding model, claiming projects will boost local economies

Select Committee criticises draft Water Bill as too vague and failing to adequately tackle flood risks

Study finds both industrialised and emerging economies are increasingly embracing 'ecosystem services' initiatives to fund forestry and water management projects

Influential body releases global risk report that warns global economy faces grave threats from 'markets and mother nature'

As Met Office confirms 2012 was the second wettest year on record, civil engineers warn only improved water management can tackle rising flood risks

Three councils awarded funds to investigate potential for London-style zones tackling air pollution

National Farmers Union estimates rains in 2012 cost the industry £1.3bn from poor harvests and higher food bills for cattle

Association of British Insurers says government has refused overdraft facility to help thousands of high risk homes

Trewin Restorick asks if the argument that "dirty energy equals dirty weather" has the potential to resonate with the public