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.
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.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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