AECOM launches collaborative vision for water sensitive South West
A pioneering vision document has been launched by AECOM, in close collaboration with local government, academic and public and private sector stakeholders, identifying a more sustainable response to urban and rural water management throughout South West England.
Met Office: 2014 set to be record warm year in UK and globally
Early figures from the Met Office show 2014 is on course to be one of, if not the warmest, year on record both globally and for the UK.
WWF report warns on “shocking state” of England’s chalk streams
Over three quarters of England’s unique chalk streams are failing to meet the required ‘good ecological status’ according to a new report by WWF-UK.
EEA signs €87m agreement on Copernicus programme
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has announced that it will continue to work with Copernicus, the European earth observation programme, after an agreement signed 1 December.
MMO opens sustainable development consultation for South marine planning
The Marine Management Organisation has launched a new sustainable development consultation for the South Inshore and South Offshore Marine Plans.
£7.5m in funding to solve urban challenges with data – including water
The Government innovation agency Innovate UK is providing up to £7.5 million funding in research and development projects and feasibility studies to develop data sets which can transform local services in towns and cities.
Leading scientists call for urgent global action on climate change
A new report from some of the world's most eminent scientists is warning that exposure of human populations to extreme weather is set to increase hugely as global climate and population size, location and age continue to change.
Impact of microplastics in water has wider implications for the sector
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Rob Keirle, Senior Environmental Consultant, at WRc plc, looks at the presence of microplastics in the wider water environment and the implications for the industry.
Environment Agency launches “minded to grant” consultation on Cuadrilla site
The Environment Agency has launched a second period of consultation on Cuadrilla’s applications for environmental permits for the proposed shale gas exploration site at Roseacre Wood, near Elswick in Lancashire.
World Bank warns “New Climate Normal” poses severe risks to development
The “new climate normal,” as a result of dramatic climate change would create a world of increased risks and instability, according to a new scientific report released by the World Bank Group.
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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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