WWF report values ocean economy at $24trn and 7th in world's top 10 economies
The value of key ocean assets is conservatively estimated be at least US$24 trillion with an annual value of goods and services of US$2.5 trillion, ranking seventh if compared to the world's top 10 economies, according to a new report from WWF.
Public unaware of water supply risks – 2014 report findings reiterated in run-up to Election
In the run-up to the General Election, Talis UK is reiterating its warnings from its 2014 research study which revealed that most people are unaware of the major risks to the nation’s water supplies - MD Mark Hodgens said that in election year especially, it is troubling that water management is so low on the public’s agenda.
Water industry accounts for significant proportion of UK environmental goods and services sector
Wastewater and waste management services accounted for the majority of business in the UK environmental goods and services sector, according to the latest set of figures released by the Office for National Statistics this week.
Water presents high risk to business, warns PwC
A new report from global professional services provider PwC is warning that water challenges are presenting increasingly high risks to business, with the growing gap between supply and demand moving water to the top of the business risk agenda.
Diageo to halve water use in ambitious water stewardship strategy
Cutting water use in half, replenishing water in water stressed areas and returning all waste water back to the environment safely are just some of the industry leading targets published today in global beverage manufacturer Diageo’s new water stewardship strategy.
Gatwick oil discovery estimates “wildly optimistic”, says Globaldata analyst
The recent announcement by exploration firm UK Oil & Gas Investments (UKOG) that there could be up to 100 billion barrels of oil onshore beneath the South of England, following its discovery at a well near Gatwick airport, is wildly optimistic, says an analyst with research and consulting firm GlobalData.
World Water Council puts water at heart of sustainable economic growth
The World Water Council and the Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) together with representatives from the 7th Forum National Committee have urged political leaders to set their nations on a more sustainable economic growth path.
UK water sector uses crowdsourcing to discover key issues
Crowdicity, the online idea management platform, is being used by UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) to crowdsource the most important water-related issues facing the UK population today.
France launches new ocean exhibition in run-up to Paris climate Summit
In partnership with Météo-France and the National Museum of Natural History, the French National Sea Centre NAUSICAA has today launched a new exhibition entitled Ocean & Climate: getting hot in here!
Fitch warns lifting German fracking ban unlikely to boost gas volumes
Lifting a ban on fracking in Germany is unlikely to have any significant impact on the country's domestic gas production in the foreseeable future, according to Fitch Ratings.
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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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