68% of companies see water as substantial risk to business, CDP reports
There is a sharp rise in company reports of detrimental impacts from drought and other water-related issues, yet little change in the number of companies with board level oversight of water strategies.
CDP to launch Water Disclosure 2012 global report
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Global Water Forum will launch the release of the CDP Water Disclosure 2012 global report and corporate responses at an event in New York next week.
Wet summers linked to ocean warming
This year's dismal UK summer could be part of a run of poor summers caused by a major warming of the North Atlantic Ocean that occurred back in the 1990s, according to new research.
Decline in drinking water quality in NI
The latest report by the Drinking Water Inspectorate in Northern Ireland has revealed a marginal fall in compliance levels.
London Assembly flags up pressures on the city's water supplies
A new London Assembly report being published today sets out a range of measures to help London manage its limited water supplies more effectively and avoid drought restrictions in the future.
Industry unites in call for action to avoid UK “infrastructure crunch”
Leading engineering and construction bodies have united behind a call for action to avoid a future ‘infrastructure crunch’ in the UK.
Government sets up new infrastructure Forum
Treasury chief secretary Danny Alexander has announced that the Government is to establish a joint industry group to advise on the delivery of its National Infrastructure Plan.
WSP calls for bigger picture thinking on future cities
Engineering consultancy WSP has today (19th September) launched its Future Cities campaign, calling for the UK to think bigger about urban development for the future.
European Environment Agency maps look at city vulnerability to climate change
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has published a series of detailed interactive maps to give an overall impression of the challenge for European cities to adapt to climate change, allowing users to explore data from more than 500 cities across Europe.
British Water to host second AMP5 summit in autumn
Leading industry trade association British Water has been asked by water regulator Ofwat and HM Treasury to hold another conference on the AMP5 investment cycle in November this year.
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Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia. -
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers
Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released the full speaker programme for its 2025 event, which now features seven shows spanning all corners of the environmental sector, under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. -
HUBER Technology - Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo 2025
We are exhibiting at WWEM – Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo, which is one of the eight exhibitions taking place at the NEC, Birmingham 17-18 September 2025 as part of ESS Expo 2025. Please come along and visit us at Stand WW-S60. -
SuDS role grows under new water rules
Publication of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report, alongside new legislation and updated national standards, marks a major turning point in the wider adoption of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by water companies and developers, according to Alex Stephenson, director, SuDSPlanter.
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