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.
AECOM launches pioneering Natural Capital Laboratory
Fully integrated global infrastructure firm AECOM has launched what is believed to be the first Natural Capital Laboratory of its kind, located on a 100-acre site near Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands.
House of Commons EAC to question Chairs of Committee on Climate Change and Natural England
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee is preparing to hold a one-off evidence session on climate change and biodiversity.
Scottish Water collaborates in major peat bog restoration initiative
Scottish Water is working as part of The Ugie Peatland Partnership (UPP), a consortium of eight different organisations, to restore 1500 hectares of peatland within the River Ugie catchment area in Aberdeenshire.
Welsh Water to restore reservoir to its C19th natural state
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has recently started work on a project to restore the reservoir at Lower Neuadd, Powys, closer to its former, natural course dating back to Victorian times.
Southern Water targets non-native invasive species with extra training for staff
Southern Water’s in-house Environment team has been training the company’s 20 technical coordinators to recognise key invasive non-native species (INNS) species which can wreak ecological havoc on sensitive habitats so they can be controlled more effectively throughout its sites.
Nature on the brink – report warns unprecedented decline in biodiversity puts 1m species at accelerating risk of extinction
A landmark new report is warning that nature is declining globally at rates unprecedented in human history and the rate of species extinctions is accelerating with 1,000,000 species threatened with extinction.
Work begins on £8m Suffolk Broads wetlands restoration project
Work is now underway on the £8 million Suffolk Broads wetlands restoration project which will see the creation of 1,000 acres of wildness at the gateway to the Broads National Park.
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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. -
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. -
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