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Mike Keil
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CEO of the Consumer Council for Water. PhD in meteorology. Host of Waterfall podcast. Professional and personal interests in water, climate, environment and social justice. Fan owner of Hearts ⚽ Scots 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 exile in Brum 🇬🇧
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Mike Keil @mikekeil.bsky.social · Nov 28
Sustainable living involves using our resources thoughtfully. This includes our water resources, which are often overlooked. Check out Waterfall, the podcast from the Consumer Council for Water, which is all about saving water. It's a lot of fun! www.ccw.org.uk/podcasts
Waterfall - our water saving podcast - CCW
Waterfall is available on most podcast platforms, including iTunes and Spotify. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the show at podcast@ccwater.org.uk.
www.ccw.org.uk
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As Cop30 in Brazil starts this long read is worth the time. Sets the scene and the urgency very well.
#Climate #Carbon
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Amid squabbles, bombast and competing interests, what can Cop30 achieve?
Climate summit in Brazil needs to find way to stop global heating accelerating amid stark divisions
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:36 AM
mikekeil.bsky.social
Using the quick cycle for your washing machine or dishwasher is like driving in a hurry when you are late - it's inefficient! Find out more from a ?Which expert on the latest Waterfall. ccw.org.uk/podcasts
#watersaving #podcast
Waterfall - our water saving podcast - CCW
Waterfall is available on most podcast platforms, including iTunes and Spotify. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the show at podcast@ccwater.org.uk.
ccw.org.uk
November 9, 2025 at 12:08 PM
mikekeil.bsky.social
Why should you put salt in your dishwasher and what's that got to go with water saving? Find out from a Which? expert on the latest edition of Waterfall. (I'm still trying to find the right slot on my dishwasher!) #water #lifehacks #dishwashing

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#97 Making Every Drop Count at Home
Podcast Episode · Waterfall - Saving Water Podcast · 03/11/2025 · 26m
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November 9, 2025 at 9:56 AM
mikekeil.bsky.social
Love this kind of explainer. Loads of physics in there(and physics is fun!).
#weather #condensation
www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...
Why is there condensation on the outside of my windows?
Simon King explains how condensation forms on our windows with some tips on how to prevent it
www.bbc.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 9:51 AM
mikekeil.bsky.social
"Reservoirs will take decades to build whilst water users can be supported to reduce their consumption quickly. This is nonsensical. It’s not an either-or question on these." very good point from Alastair Chisholm in this article.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
England facing drastic measures due to extreme drought next year
Government and water companies are devising emergency plans for worst water shortage in decades
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:02 AM
mikekeil.bsky.social
More climate warning signs from mother nature: UK records warmest ever Bonfire night - when will November temperatures finally drop?
www.bbc.com/weather/arti...
UK weather: after warmest ever Bonfire Night when with UK temperatures drop?
After the UK's warmest ever Bonfire Night, Helen Willetts looks at how long the mild November weather will last.
www.bbc.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:40 PM
mikekeil.bsky.social
Those people at Which? know what they're talking about when it comes to the goods and products we use everyday, so it was great to have Andrew Laughlin from Which? as our guest on the latest edition of Waterfall to share insights into water efficient appliances.
Check it out: ccw.org.uk/podcasts
Screenshot from the Which? website on their dishwasher reviews.
November 4, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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💧 Think washing at lower temps won’t clean as well? Think again!
In this episode of waterfall, Cath chats with Andrew Laughlin from @whichuk about smart appliance use, eco modes & easy ways to save water, energy & money — all without losing cleaning power.
November 3, 2025 at 9:02 AM
mikekeil.bsky.social
The UK is one of the least connected countries with nature according to this study.

We see this coming through in a number of ways. For example, if you're more connected to nature you're more likely to be careful about your water use.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Britain one of least ‘nature-connected’ nations in world – with Nepal the most
Others languishing near bottom of 61-country study include Canada, Germany, Israel, Japan and Spain
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2025 at 11:34 AM
mikekeil.bsky.social
Magnificent views of New York City from the Top of the Rock. Can only think why have so many people left their lights on unnecessarily?
October 29, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Really good infographic on 10 years since the Paris agreement from the ECIU. Both optimism and a wee bit of pessimism in the figures. Well worth a look #climate #carbon
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10 Years Post-Paris: A decade that defied predictions.
Ten years on from the Paris Agreement, this infographic compares what was expected then with what’s been achieved now — tracking progress across clean energy, policy, emissions, jobs and more.
eciu.net
October 28, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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☔Is our approach to rain all wrong?
🚽Why do we flush toilets with high quality drinking water?
⁉️Can we address flooding and droughts with one solution?

Check out the latest episode of Waterfall "Rethinking rain"
#Podcast #Water #Climate

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#96 Rethinking Rain
Podcast Episode · Waterfall - Saving Water Podcast · 21/10/2025 · 41m
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October 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
mikekeil.bsky.social
This is a few years old but it's still really good. Worth a watch. We're not a million miles from this situation. #Football #Water #Climate
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Xylem x Man City The End Of Football
YouTube video by Xylem
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October 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
mikekeil.bsky.social
It's the inconsistency that is shocking here. I've never heard of fines being issued for this before. Every day people must be doing this without knowing it's illegal.

Kew woman fined £150 for pouring coffee down drain in Richmond - BBC News
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Kew woman fined £150 for pouring coffee down drain in Richmond
Burcu Yesilyurt says the fine is
www.bbc.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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ccwvoice.bsky.social
In this episode of Waterfall, Karen speaks with Matt Wheeldon from Wessex Water about how managing rain better where it lands can cut carbon, reduce storm overflows, and build a more climate-resilient future.

Search “Waterfall” wherever you listen to podcasts.
October 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
mikekeil.bsky.social
This weekend keeps on getting better for Hearts fans!
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Dundee vs Celtic: Scottish Premiership stats & head-to-head
Follow live reaction from Dens Park as Dundee defeat defending champions Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 19, 2025 at 1:15 PM
mikekeil.bsky.social
On 15 December last year Hearts played away against 10 man Killie for 84 minutes and lost 1-0. We've come a very long way since then. Probably the most comfortable second half I've seen us have away from home in a long time. Tremendous performance.
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October 19, 2025 at 1:13 PM
mikekeil.bsky.social
It doesn't help that virtually no homes have water meters in Scotland, so there are low levels of awareness about home much water people use.
BBC News - 'Concerning' reservoir levels prompt plea to save water
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'Concerning' reservoir levels prompt plea to save water
Scottish Water says reservoirs serving parts of Tayside are 40% below average for the time of year
www.bbc.com
October 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
mikekeil.bsky.social
More often, more damage. This wildfire report makes sobering reading.
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
Severe heatwaves and droughts are making extreme wildfires more frequent and intense worldwide
The latest State of Wildfire report is building unequivocal evidence of how climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of extreme wildfires.
www.metoffice.gov.uk
October 16, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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Clear message: adapt now with the future in mind. This is urgent.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UK must prepare buildings for 2C rise in global temperature, government told
Climate advisers warn that current plans to protect against extreme weather are inadequate
www.theguardian.com
October 15, 2025 at 6:21 AM
mikekeil.bsky.social
I'm absolutely delighted to be appointed to serve on the UK government's climate change adaptation committee. Can't wait to get started!
ccwvoice.bsky.social CCW - The voice for water consumers @ccwvoice.bsky.social · 29d
Our Chief Executive @mikekeil.bsky.social has described being appointed to the UK's Climate Change Adaptation Committee as an "enormous privilege". Read more on his new role and reaction to the appointment: https://orlo.uk/NiZlr
October 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
mikekeil.bsky.social
FIFA should be ashamed of themselves. @fifaworldcup26.bsky.social
FIFA are really trying to squeeze every last penny out of supporters.

www.theguardian.com/football/202...
A World Cup preying on Fomo: Fifa’s 2026 ticket scheme is a late-capitalist hellscape
NFTs, dynamic pricing and double resale fees have turned the 2026 World Cup into a fintech carnival where fandom meets late-capitalist absurdity
www.theguardian.com
October 11, 2025 at 5:47 PM
mikekeil.bsky.social
It's very dry and settled at the moment over the UK. Ironically the latest edition of Waterfall dives into the importance of wet winters to our water supplies. Mother nature hasn't got the memo.
Check out the latest podcast episode here ccw.org.uk/podcasts
#water #podcast
October 11, 2025 at 12:38 PM
mikekeil.bsky.social
🎉 Happy 3rd Birthday, Waterfall Podcast! 🌊 Over three years and 95 episodes of diving into water's vital role & sustainable solutions. Thanks for joining us! 💧 Here's to more waves of impact! 🎂
All episodes ccw.org.uk/podcasts
#WaterfallPodcast #3YearsStrong
October 8, 2025 at 6:02 AM
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Raindance - why we need wet winters. Check out the latest episode of Waterfall where I chat with @ccwvoice.bsky.social's water resource expert, Karen Gibbs, on our changing rainfall patterns.

Just search "waterfall saving water" on your podcast player.
a man in a blue dress is dancing in the rain with the words come on rain written below him .
ALT: a man in a blue dress is dancing in the rain with the words come on rain written below him .
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October 7, 2025 at 7:26 PM