Bush urged to fight climate change
UK Environment Secretary talks in India about G8’s role in climate change
Consumers continue to use water wisely as lessons are learned from restrictions
NAO looks at meeting water demand
European countries to improve water management and curb water-related diseases
This week the Parties to the Protocol on Water and Health to the 1992 Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses...
Hosepipe bans lifted for some
Thames Water, Three Valleys Water, Southern Water and Sutton and East Surrey Water all lifted their hosepipe bans this morning...
Research shows water companies save little
| Water companies on average save only a mug of water per customer per day through promoting water efficiency... |
Think tank is half right on water efficiency
Here is Water UK’s response to ‘Every Drop Counts – Achieving greater water efficiency’ published by the Institute of Public Policy Research on 17 September.
Weak Case For Efficiency
The IPPR presents a weak case for a Water Efficiency Commitment from the water industry, according to a statement issued by Water UK.
WWF Calls for Marine Act for Scotland
| A Marine Act for Scotland to ensure that demands on our coasts and seas are balanced to meet society's needs without detriment to Scotland's unique marine environment. |
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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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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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Find out more about the remarkable career opportunities on offer at WSP - scroll down to watch the inspirational video. -
What's to be done about the UK's failing utilities - is special administration the solution?
What is to be done about the UK’s failing utilities? Listen to Professor Dieter Helm explore the options to tackle the UK’s failing utilities – Thames Water, the Royal Mail and Network Rail in particular.
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