New UK Government map reveals worldwide impacts of climate change
The United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office has launched a new map to show the impact climate change could have on the whole planet by the end of the century if carbon emissions continue to increase.
Met Office scientists research water sustainability
The Met Office is joining experts from around the world this week at the 7th International Scientific Conference on the Global Water and Energy Cycle.
Response to consultation flags up key issues on abstraction reform proposals
The Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs and the Welsh Government have published a summary of responses to the consultation on reform of the abstraction licensing regime which highlights a number of key issues over proposed changes.
Government brings down infrastructure costs for third year running
The Government has brought down infrastructure costs for the third year running, according to the third annual report of the Infrastructure Cost Review programme published today by HM Treasury.
Professional body for corporate responsibility and sustainability launches in UK
A new professional body has been launched in the UK for corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioners.
MMO consults on South marine plan areas
The Marine Management Organisation has launched a consultation on its draft vision for the next 20 years in the South marine plan areas and the objectives needed to help achieve it.
EU outlines measures to maximise job opportunities in the green economy
The European Commission has set out details outlining the employment challenges and opportunities of the current transition towards a green, low carbon, energy and resource-efficient economy.
Increased competition: water sector must avoid complex tariffs and locked-in contracts
Increased competition in the water industry must avoid the pitfalls which have caused discontent among business customers in other sectors, research carried out on behalf of the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) has revealed.
Scottish businesses save £100m on water bills as result of retail competition
More than £100 million has been cut from the water bills of business and public sector organisations by Business Stream in Scotland since retail competition was introduced in the country in April 2008.
Water and weather key issues for long-term UK food security, say MPs
Water and weather have been flagged up as key issues in guaranteeing the UK’s long-term food security by MPs on the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee.
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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.
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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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