Government appoints Ruth Davis as first UK’s Special Representative for Nature
The UK government has appointed Ruth Davis OBE as the first Special Representative for Nature. This landmark announcement was made yesterday as the UN Convention on Biological Diversity COP16 meeting in Colombia marked its first formal day.
Natural England’s State of Natural Capital Report warns action needed now to restore and protect nature
Natural England has published a major new report warning that urgent action is needed now to restore nature and place it at the heart of decision making processes.
WWF report warns world nearing "dangerous, irrerversible tipping points" driven by nature loss and climate change
WWF is warning that the world is nearing dangerous, irrerversible tipping points driven by nature loss and climate change, with a catastrophic 73% decline in the average size of monitored wildlife populations in just 50 years (1970-2020).
Northumbrian Water plans biodiversity enhancements as part of £155 million Project Pipeline investment
Northumbrian Water is set to transform an area of poor quality grassland in County Durham into a thriving habitat for flora and fauna.
New report warns oil pollution in UK seas grossly underestimated due to opaque and misleading reporting
A new report from Oceana UK published today is warning that the true extent of oil pollution, which has devastating impacts on marine life, has been masked by an opaque and misleading reporting system.
Plans approved to create one of Europe’s biggest new woodlands at Scottish Water’s Loch Katrine estate
A scheme to create one of the biggest new woodlands in Europe at an iconic Scottish loch - and protect water supplies for generations to come - has taken a major step forward.
Environment Agency - new scheme to improve habitat quality in Norfolk chalk stream
The Environment Agency and the Norfolk Rivers Trust has worked together on a project along a section of the River Glaven in North Norfolk.
New report on dire state of UK nature prompts Government to launch rapid review to meet Environment Act targets
The Government has announced a rapid review of the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) to be completed by the end of the year to deliver its legally binding targets to save nature.
Blue Green Algae samples exceeded WHO limits for recreational use of Lake Windermere
Just weeks before the school holidays began in the Lake District, Blue Green Algae samples exceeded World Health Organisation (WHO) limits for recreational use of Lake Windermere, according to campaigning organisation Save Windermere.
Anglian Water and East Mercia Rivers Trust announce new collaborative partnership for catchment restoration
As part of its Get River Positive programme, Anglian Water has announced its latest collaborative partnership with East Mercia Rivers Trust (EMRT), by awarding the trust over half a million pounds for a range of projects across the Welland and Witham catchments.
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
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.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
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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