Yorkshire Water - Sustainable Landscapes initiative helps tackle water quality, soil erosion & climate change
Over 250 farms in Yorkshire, covering nearly 10 per cent of the region’s arable land, have benefited from innovative farming programmes led by Yorkshire Water and food supply chain consultants, Future Food Solutions, resulting in the improvement of soil health on arable farms.
IPCC to publish special report on the ocean and cryosphere
The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is getting ready to publish a special report on the ocean and cryosphere – the frozen parts of the planet – later this morning.
Researchers warn world leaders being misled by economic assessments of future climate change impacts
An international group of researchers is today warning that policymakers have been receiving economic assessments of future climate change impacts which omit the biggest risks.
MPs warn lack of Government action on climate change putting UK food security at risk
A high dependency on imported fresh food, coupled with failure to act on climate breakdown, is risking national food security, according to a new report by MPs on the House of Commons Environment Audit Committee published today.
Defra sets up pond habitats licensing system for great crested newts
The Department for Food Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) is getting ready to set up district licensing schemes to deliver pond creation and restoration across England to protect the habitats of great crested newts.
New study links increased biodiversity to improved sewage treatment
A higher standard of wastewater treatment in the UK has been linked to substantial improvements in a river’s biodiversity over the past 30 years, according to a new Defra-funded study.
Thames Tideway Tunnel spoils used in largest-ever M25 habitat creation project
Re-engineered spoils from the Thames Tideway Tunnel project are being used as part of the largest habitat creation project ever constructed inside the M25 and London’s biggest wildlife haven.
English water companies commit to planting 11 million new trees by 2030
Water companies in England have today announced ambitious plans to plant 11 million trees, part of a wider commitment to improve the natural environment, to support their goal of achieving a carbon neutral water industry by 2030.
IPCC to publish special report on climate change and land
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is getting ready to publish an IPCC special report on climate change, desertification, land degradation, sustainable land management, food security, and greenhouse gas fluxes in terrestrial ecosystems later today.
Times newspaper warns “no river safe for bathing” -and blames Environment Agency and water companies
The Times newspaper launched a strong attack on the water sector on Saturday with its front page entirely taken up with a warning that no river in England is safe for bathing, together with a further two pages of detailed analysis and comment.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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- Ofwat awards £15.6 million contract for appointment of Independent Monitor to Thames Water
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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- Portsmouth Water appoints Clancy to deliver £26.84m critical connection project in next stage of Havant Thicket Reservoir
- United Utilities awards £46.8 million five year AMP8 contract for supply of UV spares and servicing to single supplier
- Ofwat awards £15.6 million contract for appointment of Independent Monitor to Thames Water
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