UK Govt to set up sovereign wealth fund for shale production
The UK Government has announced plans to set up a sovereign wealth fund with future revenues from the extraction of shale gas.
Water risk threatens business growth for world's largest companies
Two thirds of the world's largest companies are reporting exposure to water risks, some of which have potential to limit growth, according to a new report published today.
House of Lords to debate shale gas report today
The House of Lords will today debate the report on shale gas and oil which was published by the Economic Affairs Committee in May.
IPCC warns climate change threatens ‘irreversible and dangerous impacts’
A new report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is warning that climate change is threatening ‘irreversible and dangerous impacts’ for the planet unless urgent action is taken to reduce greenhouse gases.
PHE drops plan for Southampton water fluoridation scheme
Public Health England (PHE) has announced that it will take no further action to implement a proposed water fluoridation scheme in Hampshire.
New report says public participation key to river basin management
A new report from the European Environment Agency says that river basin management relies on effective public participation.
Environment Agency warns on spread of quagga mussels
The quagga mussel, first spotted by Environment Agency teams carrying out routine water quality testing on the River Wraysbury, has now been confirmed in a total of nine locations in the south east.
UK construction sector set to grow 23% by end of 2018
The construction industry will grow 23% by the end of 2018 and contribute £12 billion to the UK economy over the next two years alone, according to the latest Construction Products Association Autumn Forecasts.
Welsh Govt climate change priorities include £300m on flood risk management
Natural Resources Minister Carl Sargeant has today set out the Welsh Government’s approach to climate change in Wales.
Thames Water hydrogeologist supports Just a Drop Kenyan dam project
Thames Water hydrogeologist Jamie Riches has just returned from a week in Kenya after visiting the country to view progress on project work to provide clean and safe water to a nation classified by the United Nations as ‘chronically water scarce’.
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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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