Technology Strategy Board to address European funding sources for blue growth
The Environmental Sustainability Knowledge Transfer Network is providing a live webcast tomorrow for a major presentation on opportunities in key areas of the new European Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme- including blue growth.
New report says business progress on sustainability has stalled
Companies around the world are struggling to make progress on climate change, resource efficiency and natural capital dependency, according to the 2014 State of Green Business report published by GreenBiz Group in partnership with Trucost plc.
New study says more companies recognise water risks – but still failing to act
The latest Report on climate risk by the Carbon Disclosure Project shows that while many companies are increasingly aware of the potential impacts of water risk on their businesses, they are lagging behind in putting measures in place to address the issue.
SEPA launches consultations on challenges to improve Scotland's water environment
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has launched two public consultations to help inform the next stage of Scotland's plans for the sustainable management of rivers, lochs, estuaries, coastal waters and groundwater.
RSPB launches High Court challenge to Lydd Airport expansion decision
The RSPB, the country's largest nature conservation charity, has launched a legal challenge to the decision to allow an airport expansion at Lydd in Kent which would see passenger traffic increase from 4,000 a year to 500,000 - which RSPB says will damage the internationally important Dungeness Nature Reserve.
World Economic Forum report puts water risks ahead of climate change
The World Economic Forum has published its Global Risks 2014 report which puts water risks ahead of failures in climate change mitigation and adaptation and the greater incidence of extreme weather events as a key threat to global economic growth.
Scotland plans major pumped hydroelectric infrastructure project
The Scottish Government has announced plans for a major pumped hydroelectric storage project at Cruachan Argyll, describing it as a nationally important hydroelectricity facility, one of 14 infrastructure developments across Scotland in a new national plan.
New study says impacts of shale gas on water supplies overplayed
An independent study by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) says that compared to other fossil fuels the overall water use intensity of shale gas is low and that claims by some opponents that the industry represents a threat to the security of public water supplies are alarmist.
World Bank flags up multi-$bn water investment potential in emerging markets
The World Bank has published a new report flagging up water investment potential in the emerging markets of Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa for water, renewable energy and resource efficiency.
Are institutional barriers preventing greater update of SuDS in the UK?
Alex Stephenson, Director of Hydro International’s UK Stormwater Division and Chair of the British Water Sustainable Water Management (SuWM) Focus Group, examines whether institutional barriers preventing greater update of SuDS in the UK.
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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
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