Environment Agency consults on nuclear power station water discharges
The Environment Agency has launched a consultation on an application for an environmental permit for cooling water discharges from the proposed new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C.
CIWEM conference to highlight impact of climate change on water sector
Leading environmental professional body CIWEM is holding a one day conference on 17th November which will focus on the impacts of climate change and the water sector - including how Ofwat will address the issue in the upcoming price review.
Construction sector - Government must act on latest alarming stats
The construction sector is calling for Government action to stimulate growth in the face of what it describes as "alarming" construction order figures.
New report looks at impact of climate change on global migration
A new international report, published today by Foresight, reveals that the major challenges associated with migration and environmental change have been underestimated.
By focusing solely on those that might leave vulnerable areas, the report says there is a risk of neglecting both the people who will be ‘trapped’ and those that will actually move towards danger.
Construction sector calls for £5bn infrastructure stimulus
The Construction Products Association has called for the Government to release a £5 billion infrastructure investment package to kickstart the economy.
New report on Northern Ireland coastal zone published
A new report evaluating the sustainable development of the Northern Ireland coast has been published.
Solar variability helps explain cold winters in UK
Research from the Met Office has shed new light on a link between decadal solar variability and winter climate in the UK, northern Europe and parts of America.
Ofwat publishes catchment management discussion paper
UK water industry regulator Ofwat has published a new discussion paper which examines whether upstream catchment management can deliver a better deal both for water customers and the environment.
WWF calls for halt to shale gas activity in UK
WWF has reiterated a call for a moratorium on any shale gas activity in the UK and highlighted its concerns over water contamination as Cuadrilla Resources announced the results of exploratory drilling near Blackpool.
Arctic ice plummets to second lowest minimum
Arctic sea ice extent appears to have reached its second lowest minimum since records began, according to the latest figures from the National Snow and Ice Data Centre (NSIDC) in the US.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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