IPCC warns climate change threatens ‘irreversible and dangerous impacts’
A new report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is warning that climate change is threatening ‘irreversible and dangerous impacts’ for the planet unless urgent action is taken to reduce greenhouse gases.
PHE drops plan for Southampton water fluoridation scheme
Public Health England (PHE) has announced that it will take no further action to implement a proposed water fluoridation scheme in Hampshire.
New report says public participation key to river basin management
A new report from the European Environment Agency says that river basin management relies on effective public participation.
Environment Agency warns on spread of quagga mussels
The quagga mussel, first spotted by Environment Agency teams carrying out routine water quality testing on the River Wraysbury, has now been confirmed in a total of nine locations in the south east.
UK construction sector set to grow 23% by end of 2018
The construction industry will grow 23% by the end of 2018 and contribute £12 billion to the UK economy over the next two years alone, according to the latest Construction Products Association Autumn Forecasts.
Welsh Govt climate change priorities include £300m on flood risk management
Natural Resources Minister Carl Sargeant has today set out the Welsh Government’s approach to climate change in Wales.
Thames Water hydrogeologist supports Just a Drop Kenyan dam project
Thames Water hydrogeologist Jamie Riches has just returned from a week in Kenya after visiting the country to view progress on project work to provide clean and safe water to a nation classified by the United Nations as ‘chronically water scarce’.
WWF warns only 1 in 10 Alpine rivers healthy enough for water supply
Only one in ten Alpine rivers are healthy enough to maintain water supply and to cope with climate impacts according to a new report by WWF.
100 European cities sign up to action on climate change
Mayors from 100 European cities have now committed to the European Commission's Mayors Adapt initiative and take action to tackle climate change. London and Birmingham, which both have expressed their interest, have yet to appear on the list.
West Sussex County Council to debate fracking plans
West Sussex County Council are due to debate a residents’ petition this morning calling on the Council to declare West Sussex a ‘Frack-Free Zone.’
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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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