New catchment management app eases cover crop verification for farmers
Farmers who have committed to grow environmentally-friendly cover crops are now able to quickly verify their work while they are out on their land via a new smartphone app developed for efficient catchment management.
Report says forest restoration could save Rio de Janeiro $79 million in water treatment costs
Restoring more forests around Rio de Janeiro could save the city up to $79 million in water treatment costs, while dramatically reducing the amount of chemicals used to treat drinking water, a new study from the World Resources Institute has found.
Yorkshire Water partnership starts project to plant 1 million trees
December saw the planting of over 14,000 trees at Ogden Water marking the start of a partnership that will see one million trees planted on land owned by Yorkshire Water and leased by the Woodland Trust to help expand the White Rose Forest as part of the new Northern Forest project.
Defra consults on plans for developers to deliver ‘biodiversity net gain’ for new housing or commercial development
Defra has launched a new consultation on plans which would see developers required to deliver a ‘biodiversity net gain’ when building new housing or commercial development.
WWF warns nature on the brink and urgent action needed globally
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is warning that nature is on the brink as a direct result of human activities and the ever-increasing pressures people are putting on natural habitats.
Scottish river restoration project to reduce flood risk
An exciting new river restoration project designed to restore the Glazert Water to a more natural condition and minimise the likelihood of flooding in the River Kelvin Catchment downstream is one step closer.
Record number of farmers bid for UU funding for cover crops to protect water quality
A record number of Cheshire farmers have bid for funding from United Utilities to grow cover crops over winter and help protect water quality.
NERC awards £6m to explore impact of hazardous chemicals on UK ecosystems
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) has awarded £6 million to investigate the effects that potentially hazardous chemicals used by humans are having on UK habitats and wildlife.
CISL publishes new metric to enable businesses to consider impact on natural environment in key decisions
The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) has developed a new metric to help businesses consider their impact on the natural environment for use in key operational decision-making processes.
Environment Agency - water cos need to do more to protect the environment
A new Environment Agency report says companies need to do more to protect the environment.
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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. -
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.
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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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