Five countries’ ocean and coastal policies on shortlist for 2012 Future Policy Award
Five countries’ ocean and coastal policies are now on the shortlist for the 2012 Future Policy Award which this year has the topic of the protection of oceans and coasts.
Northern Ireland announces two new marine special areas of conservation
Northern Ireland Environment Minister Alex Attwood has announced two new marine Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) including the first in the UK to protect the harbour porpoise.
KTN call for business to apply for funded ecoservices projects
The Environmental Sustainability Knowledge Transfer Network wants businesses to take advantage of a scheme funded by the Natural Environment Research Council to partner in research internships of between one and six months in the area of Business Engagement with Natural Capital and Ecosystem Services.
UU and RSPB in partnership for water-friendly farming
United Utilities has entered an innovative new land management partnership with the RSPB aimed at integrating hill farming with habitat restoration to create more space for nature and improve drinking water quality.
Climate change damage to oceans could cost $2 trillion per year
A new study coordinated by the Stockholm Environment Institute shows climate change alone could reduce the economic value of key ocean services by up to $2 trillion a year by 2100.
Only fifth of Northern Ireland rivers reach good WFD standard
Latest statistics show that only just over one fifth (22%) of rivers monitored under the Water Framework Directive were of at least a ‘good’ standard in 2010.
UK Environment Agency publishes Water Framework Directive 2011 update
The Environment Agency for England and Wales has published its latest 2011 progress update for the Water Framework Directive. Currently only 28% of surface water bodies and 27% of rivers are classified at good ecological status.
United Utilities establishes one of Lancashire's biggest sand martin colonies
A project which helped establish one of Lancashire's biggest sand martin colonies has helped United Utilities earn a reputation as one of the world's most socially responsible companies.
UK Government failing to deliver on water promises
The UK’s coalition Government is failing to deliver on its major promises on water, according to a new report compiled by 29 of the UK’s leading environmental groups.
Aerial survey to monitor algal blooms at Cumbrian lake
Scientists are taking to the skies to monitor algal blooms at a Cumbrian lake.
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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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. -
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