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Ongoing flood risk - major incident called for the whole of Somerset
Somerset County Council has this afternoon called a major incident for the whole of Somerset in the light of ongoing flood risk for the region.
Cameron warns “burdensome” EU regulation on shale gas could drive investors away
David Cameron has told the World Economic Forum that Europe will need to provide cheap and predictable sources of energy in order to encourage businesses to relocate- including shale gas - and that burdensome regulation could drive investors away.
New warning system to find ‘alien’ invasive species in Welsh seas
A new warning system is being developed that could reduce the damage caused to Welsh marine industries and native wildlife by non-native or ‘alien’ creatures in coastal waters.
Costain to deliver more efficiency savings to Severn Trent Water in AMP6
Costain said it is set to deliver even greater efficiency savings to Severn Trent Water, following the extension of Costain’s framework contract with the water company for a further five years.
Environment Agency flood response criticised by MPs
The Environment Agency’s response to flooding was criticised by a number of MPs in a debate in the House of Commons yesterday to discuss ongoing flooding on the Somerset Levels.
Easing of EU rules will help small firms access vital finance
The EU is to make it easier for companies to raise essential finance for investment.
Scottish Water fined £10k for Clackmannanshire pollution
Scottish Water was fined £10,000 at Alloa Sheriff Court on Monday for two pollution incidents in 2011 in Clackmannanshire that, between them, resulted in the pollution of the River Devon and the Goudnie Burn.
Technology Strategy Board to address European funding sources for blue growth
The Environmental Sustainability Knowledge Transfer Network is providing a live webcast tomorrow for a major presentation on opportunities in key areas of the new European Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme- including blue growth.
European construction industry focuses on Danish-German tunnel
Companies from the UK, Denmark, Germany and across Europe showed strong interest in the two new contracts for the Fehmarnbelt tunnel at yesterday’s Industry Day hosted by Femern A/S.
EU sets out blue energy action plan
The European Commission has today launched a new action plan to facilitate further development of the renewable ocean energy sector in Europe.
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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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- Southern Water awards £9 million AMP8 contract for wastewater networks optimisation services
- Kraken announces first water customers beyond UK, in partnership with Essential Water in Australia
- Ofwat agrees to Thames Water request for further referral of appeal to CMA with open-ended timescale
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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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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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- Government proposes new financial penalties for environmental offences and bolstered powers for EA to hold water companies to account
- Specialist AI tech built by UK government helped to speed up government’s decision to abolish Ofwat
- Ofwat agrees to Thames Water request for further referral of appeal to CMA with open-ended timescale
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