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REA warns strong UK renewables growth threatened by recent policy changes
The Renewable Energy Association is warning that strong growth in the UK renewable energy sector is being threatened by recent policy changes - multiple “sudden and severe” policy interventions over the past twelve months threaten to slow the industry’s progress.
Embracing Totex will give water firms competitive advantage
Embracing Ofwat’s Totex challenge will help water companies gain a competitive advantage, and win the trust and loyalty of consumers, according to a new report by TALIS UK.
UN/Interpol report warns eco-crime hits record $258 billion high, up 26%
A rapid response report published by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and INTERPOL is warning that eco-crime has hit a record $258 billion high, outstripping the illegal trade in small arms.
New report shows world heritage icons at risk from climate change
Climate change is fast becoming one of the most significant risks for World Heritage sites, according to a new report released by UNESCO, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS).
Defra updates groundwater protection obligations
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has issued updated directions to the Environment Agency on its obligations to protect groundwater.
Countdown starts to 2016 World Water Week in Stockholm
The countdown to 2016 World Water Week has begun - in August 2016, the Stockholm International Water Institute, SIWI, will host the 26th World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden.
Tideway issues £100m bonds to fund London's "super sewer'
Tideway, the new company established to construct the Thames Tideway Tunnel in London, has announced a bond issue totalling £100 million to help fund construction of the £4.2 billion supersewer.
Retail market: MOSL provides update on Assurance Group work
MOSL has provided an update on the work of the independent Open Water Assurance Group set up by Defra to inform policy advice officials provide to the Secretary of State in respect of the opening the non-household retail market for water and sewerage services in 2017.
Eastbourne Borough Council tenders £500m+ energy and sustainability joint venture
Eastbourne Borough Council has gone out tender with a contract to put an energy and sustainability joint venture in place with an estimated total value of £500 million-plus over a 30 year period.
Retail competition - Business Stream aims to grow “a sizeable foothold in England”
Scottish water retailer Business Stream is gearing up for the opening of the English market to competition in 2017, saying it is “aiming to grow a sizeable foothold in England”.
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Expert speaker line-up and leading exhibitors to feature at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show & Waterways Management in London
Attendees at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show and Waterways Management on 26th and 27th November are set to benefit from an expert speaker line-up and the opportunity to visit a wide range of exhibitors all co-located in one place at Excel, London, one of the UK’s leading international exhibition and convention centres. -
Ovarro smart leak detection builds drought resilience worldwide
Tackling leakage is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for utilities to bolster water security, writes Ben Crabtree, Product Line Director, Ovarro, revealing how the potential of smart technologies is being demonstrated around the world. -
South Staffordshire Plc earns prestigious RoSPA global health and safety award
UK-headquartered South Staffordshire Plc, the integrated services group operating within the UK critical infrastructure and essential services markets, has received a prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Award for global health and safety excellence. -
Balfour Beatty achieves 99.1% Responsible Sourcing on major Thames Estuary infrastructure project
Balfour Beatty, the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure provider, has delivered exceptional environmental results on the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 (TEAM2100) framework, one of the nation’s most ambitious flood defence initiatives.
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