Yorkshire Water - Sustainable Landscapes initiative helps tackle water quality, soil erosion & climate change
Over 250 farms in Yorkshire, covering nearly 10 per cent of the region’s arable land, have benefited from innovative farming programmes led by Yorkshire Water and food supply chain consultants, Future Food Solutions, resulting in the improvement of soil health on arable farms.
IPCC to publish special report on the ocean and cryosphere
The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is getting ready to publish a special report on the ocean and cryosphere – the frozen parts of the planet – later this morning.
Researchers warn world leaders being misled by economic assessments of future climate change impacts
An international group of researchers is today warning that policymakers have been receiving economic assessments of future climate change impacts which omit the biggest risks.
MPs warn lack of Government action on climate change putting UK food security at risk
A high dependency on imported fresh food, coupled with failure to act on climate breakdown, is risking national food security, according to a new report by MPs on the House of Commons Environment Audit Committee published today.
Defra sets up pond habitats licensing system for great crested newts
The Department for Food Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) is getting ready to set up district licensing schemes to deliver pond creation and restoration across England to protect the habitats of great crested newts.
New study links increased biodiversity to improved sewage treatment
A higher standard of wastewater treatment in the UK has been linked to substantial improvements in a river’s biodiversity over the past 30 years, according to a new Defra-funded study.
Thames Tideway Tunnel spoils used in largest-ever M25 habitat creation project
Re-engineered spoils from the Thames Tideway Tunnel project are being used as part of the largest habitat creation project ever constructed inside the M25 and London’s biggest wildlife haven.
English water companies commit to planting 11 million new trees by 2030
Water companies in England have today announced ambitious plans to plant 11 million trees, part of a wider commitment to improve the natural environment, to support their goal of achieving a carbon neutral water industry by 2030.
IPCC to publish special report on climate change and land
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is getting ready to publish an IPCC special report on climate change, desertification, land degradation, sustainable land management, food security, and greenhouse gas fluxes in terrestrial ecosystems later today.
Times newspaper warns “no river safe for bathing” -and blames Environment Agency and water companies
The Times newspaper launched a strong attack on the water sector on Saturday with its front page entirely taken up with a warning that no river in England is safe for bathing, together with a further two pages of detailed analysis and comment.
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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. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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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. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest. -
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