New maps show vulnerability of European cities to climate change impacts
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has published a series of interactive maps, illustrating various climate threats European cities face, including water scarcity and flooding, as well as the cities’ capacity to respond.
Third Energy applies for permits to frack in North Yorkshire
Onshore and offshore exploration company Third Energy has applied to the Environment Agency for permits to frack in North Yorkshire.
Research warns of climate change impacts on mountain water resources
Rising temperatures in mountain regions could have a significant impact on ecosystems, societies and economies around the world over the coming decades, according to EU-funded researchers who led a landmark study into the effects of climate change on mountain water resources.
New Zealand and US lead in first-of-its-kind Coastal Governance Index
New Zealand and the United States do the best job of regulating their coastlines in a way that balances environmental protections with economic development, according to a new policy tool from The Economist Intelligence Unit.
New report says freshwater availability is greatest climate and resource challenge for business worldwide
Freshwater availability is the greatest climate change and resource scarcity challenge facing large businesses worldwide today, according to a new report from the Carbon Trust.
Sharing knowledge at EU level on climate change adaptation
A new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) provides an overview of existing information platforms across European countries.
Specialist contractors face severe skills shortages as demand soars
The number of specialist contractors struggling to recruit skilled labour is at its highest for 14 years according to the latest National Specialist Contractors Council (NSCC) State of Trade Survey, following significant increases in both enquiries and orders in the first quarter of 2015.
United Utilities applies for abstraction licences as part of sustainable abstraction programme
United Utilities has applied to the Environment Agency for three abstraction licences as part of a programme to help restore sustainable abstraction, protect the water environment from serious damage and reduce the risk to the Ehen Special Area of Conservation.
Customer data biggest challenge for firms who exit retail water market
In an Expert Focus article on Waterbriefing, David Brown Vice President Europe at Gentrack, industry leader and specialist in CRM and billing software, examines the the impact of water companies that choose not to retail in the non-household market.
Planners agree more time for shale gas decisions
Lancashire County Council has agreed with exploration company Cuadrilla to extend the time period to make decisions on planning applications for shale gas development at two new sites to 30 June 2015.
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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. -
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.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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