NCC warns government environment policies leave “vast holes in protection” and “gaping hole in legal enforcement”
The Natural Capital Committee, the government’s independent advisor on natural capital, is warning that the government’s current environmental policies leave “vast holes in environmental protection” and “a gaping hole in legal enforcement.
Yorkshire landowners explore using land management to tackle climate change
Landowners covering more than a third of Yorkshire’s land area gathered at Cloth Hall in Leeds recently to discuss how changes to land management can help tackle the challenge of climate change.
Yorkshire Water joins 1000 Rivers eDNA Project
Yorkshire Water has become the first UK water company to join the 1000 Rivers eDNA project, a new non-profit citizen science project led by NatureMetrics in collaboration with the University of Hull and other partners.
Illegal riverbank works costs developer £15000 in court
In a case brought by the Environment Agency, a Somerset development company has been ordered to pay £15,000 in fines and costs for carrying out illegal riverbank works that could have harmed water voles and damaged their habitat.
Yorkshire Water to plant 250,000 trees by spring 2020
To celebrate National Tree Week Yorkshire Water has announced that it will complete the planting of 250,000 by spring as it closes in on its target of planting one million across the county.
South West Water marks National Tree Week with promise to plant 100,000 trees
South West Water has announced plans to plant at least 100,000 trees over the next 10 years.
Business for Nature coalition to target governments to reverse nature loss
The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) has joined together with other influential organisations working with forward-thinking businesses to form the Business for Nature coalition.
Water abstraction in England increases - latest natural capital accounts warn of unsustainable levels
In the latest set of natural capital accounts for the UK, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has described current levels of water abstraction as unsustainable in some regions – as abstraction in England continues to rise.
Anglian Water re-routes £6m pipeline scheme following rare moth species find
Anglian Water has re-routed a pipeline route following the recen discovery of a rare species of moth during pre-commencement work ahead of a new £6 million sewer pipe improvement scheme in Norfolk.
Water companies play leading role in battle against invasive non-native species
Water companies are at the forefront of the battle against the invasive animals and plants which damage infrastructure and endanger native species.
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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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