New research shows Antarctic ice loss has doubled in last three years
Three years of observations from Europe’s CryoSat satellite show that the Antarctic ice sheet is now losing 159 billion tonnes of ice each year – twice as much as when it was last surveyed.
Cuadrilla to submit plans for two shale gas exploration sites
Cuadrilla Resources has today confirmed it will submit a planning application to Lancashire County Council to drill, hydraulically fracture and test the flow of gas from up to four exploration wells at its proposed exploration site at Preston New Road.
First hearing for Swansea Bay tidal lagoon planning application announced
The Planning Inspectorate has announced details of the first preliminary hearing to consider the application by Swansea Bay plc for an order granting Development Consent for the proposed tidal lagoon project.
Bathing water sampling begins in Wales
Teams from Natural Resources Wales are visiting beaches across Wales to take the first of over 2000 samples of the 2014 bathing water season.
Govt-backed scheme to fund development of offsite construction skills
The UK Futures Programme’s first competition is focused on designing solutions to problems facing the off-site construction industry.
Report says EU must reduce pollution in southern Mediterranean
Countries bordering the south and east of the Mediterranean need to continually improve many aspects of environmental management to reduce pollution in the sea, according to a new assessment.
Defra publishes progress report on action on water conservation
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has published a progress report outlining Government activities to encourage the conservation of water between 2010 and 2013, together with details of further steps planned for the future.
New tools to reduce nitrogen leaching to water
A European Union (EU)-funded project has developed a toolbox to help farmers manage nitrogen so it goes to plants rather than the leaching in the form of nitrates into groundwater and other water sources.
EU looks to oceans innovation as source of sustainable growth
The European Commission has set out an Action Plan for Innovation in the 'Blue Economy' to help use ocean resources sustainably and drive growth and jobs in Europe.
EU Common Agricultural Policy should take better account of water concerns
The EU's Common Agricultural Policy should take better account of water concerns, according to a new report published by the European Court of Auditors (ECA).
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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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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. -
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