The Hydrofiles

By: HR Wallingford
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  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • Simulating realistic tsunami waves

    Simulating realistic tsunami waves
    Jan 21 2025

    In this podcast, Dr Ian Chandler and Professor Tiziana Rossetto talk about how we’ve been working since the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami to help protect vulnerable communities from future tsunamis.

    We’ve developed tsunami simulators that have led to a greater understanding of how the waves interact with the coastline and buildings, and directly fed into the codes of practice that are now being implemented by engineers. There’s still more that can be done, however. Listen in to learn about our future plans.

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    12 mins
  • Challenges and potential solutions for carbon capture and storage (CCS)

    Challenges and potential solutions for carbon capture and storage (CCS)
    Dec 2 2024

    In the final instalment of our energy futures series, Mike Case discusses the challenges and potential solutions for carbon capture and storage (CCS). He highlights the logistical difficulties of transporting liquefied carbon dioxide and cost barriers to making CCS a reality.

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    8 mins
  • Solar energy

    Solar energy
    Oct 16 2024

    Why might water be crucial to solar energy? In the third of our Energy Futures miniseries, Mike Case explains how our expertise could help unlock a global solar energy market and fuel the energy transition.

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    11 mins

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