Defra consults on plans for developers to deliver ‘biodiversity net gain’ for new housing or commercial development
Defra has launched a new consultation on plans which would see developers required to deliver a ‘biodiversity net gain’ when building new housing or commercial development.
WWF warns nature on the brink and urgent action needed globally
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is warning that nature is on the brink as a direct result of human activities and the ever-increasing pressures people are putting on natural habitats.
Scottish river restoration project to reduce flood risk
An exciting new river restoration project designed to restore the Glazert Water to a more natural condition and minimise the likelihood of flooding in the River Kelvin Catchment downstream is one step closer.
Record number of farmers bid for UU funding for cover crops to protect water quality
A record number of Cheshire farmers have bid for funding from United Utilities to grow cover crops over winter and help protect water quality.
NERC awards £6m to explore impact of hazardous chemicals on UK ecosystems
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) has awarded £6 million to investigate the effects that potentially hazardous chemicals used by humans are having on UK habitats and wildlife.
CISL publishes new metric to enable businesses to consider impact on natural environment in key decisions
The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) has developed a new metric to help businesses consider their impact on the natural environment for use in key operational decision-making processes.
Environment Agency - water cos need to do more to protect the environment
A new Environment Agency report says companies need to do more to protect the environment.
Government announces 'Blue Belt’ plans to create 41 new UK Marine Conservation Zones
Environment Secretary Michael Gove is today setting out plans to create more than 40 new Marine Conservation Zones across the UK – safeguarding almost 12,000 square kilometres of marine habitats and marking the most significant expansion of the UK’s ‘Blue Belt’ of protected areas to date.
World Oceans Day 2018 celebrated in countries worldwide
World Oceans Day 2018 is being celebrated today in dozens of countries worldwide - the biggest since it was first launched globally in 2008.
€5m EU study to protect drinking water from pesticides and nitrate farm pollution
A €5 million EU-funded study is exploring agricultural practices and EU policies related to drinking water quality and the use of pesticides and nitrogen.
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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. -
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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