Water companies join forces with supermarkets to fight Christmas FOG
Water companies across the UK have joined forces with two leading supermarkets to tackle the problem of festive fats like cooking fat, oil and grease being poured down kitchen sinks.
New Parliamentary inquiry into environmental risks of fracking
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new an inquiry on the environmental risks posed by fracking operations in the UK.
South West Water welcomes UK's first Water Sensitive partnership
South West Water has welcomed the launch of the UK's first Water Sensitive partnership, which aims to reduce the impacts of climate change and population growth in towns and cities in the South West.
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.
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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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