WWF warns only 1 in 10 Alpine rivers healthy enough for water supply
Only one in ten Alpine rivers are healthy enough to maintain water supply and to cope with climate impacts according to a new report by WWF.
100 European cities sign up to action on climate change
Mayors from 100 European cities have now committed to the European Commission's Mayors Adapt initiative and take action to tackle climate change. London and Birmingham, which both have expressed their interest, have yet to appear on the list.
West Sussex County Council to debate fracking plans
West Sussex County Council are due to debate a residents’ petition this morning calling on the Council to declare West Sussex a ‘Frack-Free Zone.’
Extreme weather drives EU countries to adapt to climate change
Adapting to climate change has reached the political agenda in most European countries, according to the most comprehensive analysis of adaptation in Europe published to date.
New offsite construction initiative gathers pace
Costain is taking an active role in developing a sector-wide strategy to develop ‘offsite construction’ techniques for the infrastructure industry, an initiative that will improve quality and safety, and reduce project costs through improved resource, timing and project management.
Environment Agency consults on river basin management for South West
The Environment Agency has launched a new consultation setting out plans for how water in the South West will be managed.
Met Office: air pollution increases river flows
A new study published in Nature Geoscience shows that air pollution has had a significant impact on the amount of water flowing through many rivers in the northern hemisphere.
EPSRC to hold water, energy and food nexus Sandpit event
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, with input from other research councils, is running a a five-day Sandpit event in the water energy food nexus and has opened a call for participants.
MD at Severn Trent says retail water sector must be customer-led and service focussed
Andy Smith, Managing Director at Severn Trent Business Services, has called for a radical change of culture in the traditionally asset-focussed water sector with companies becoming customer-led retail service organisations.
EU work to strengthen India's water supply has worldwide applications
An EU-funded project's improvement of natural water treatment systems is helping to strengthen India's water supply – and the techniques involved can be used across the globe.
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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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