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The
Northumbrian Water GLOBE Project
Launch Event
The
Northumbrian Water GLOBE Project was officially launched with
the help of two TV Weathermen on 19 July 2007. The BBC’s
Paul Mooney was at Hurworth Comprehensive School, Darlington and ITV Tyne Tee’s
Bob Johnson was at Stocksfield Avenue Primary School, Newcastle upon Tyne, to find out
about GLOBE from students, and to meet key staff from
Northumbrian Water and The GLOBE Programme.
Speaking at the
launch event, John
Cuthbert, Northumbrian Water’s managing director, said:
“This major initiative puts Northumbrian Water in the
world spotlight in the challenge to respond to climate change. The
Northumbrian Water GLOBE project is a fantastic opportunity for
us to enhance the education of pupils in the communities we
serve. The weather stations have been strategically placed to
further improve the data we have available to understand how our
sewerage network copes in different weather conditions.
I hope all who have access to a weather station also have
fun learning!”
Dr
Andy Tasker, GLOBE-UK's Country Coordinator added: "We hope
this unique project will bring real benefits to local schools
and students, whilst providing Northumbrian Water with important
data on local weather conditions."
Photos
of the Hurworth School Launch with GLOBE students, the BBC's Paul
Mooney,
Northumbrian Water MD John Cuthbert and GLOBE-UK's Andy
Tasker
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