University of Birmingham researchers way to remove toxic chemicals in wastewater using sunlight and molecular-thin catalysts
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have demonstrated a new method to break down toxic pollutants in wastewater, using sunlight and molecular-thin catalysts created using an innovative ‘mechanical’ approach - with confidence that the method could be used to produce photocatalysts at an industrial scale.
University of Birmingham launches new Centre for Environmental Research and Justice to tackle toxic chemical pollutants
The University of Birmingham has launched a new Centre for Environmental Research and Justice will combine expertise in science and law to offer solutions that will ultimately protect human health and the environment from exposure to hazardous chemical pollutants.
House of Commons Committee toxic chemicals inquiry to hold 1st oral evidence session
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee is holding the first oral evidence session in its current inquiry into the use of toxic chemicals in everyday products.
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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. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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