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World Bank: climate-driven water scarcity could hit economic growth by up to 6% in some regions
Water scarcity, exacerbated by climate change, could cost some regions up to 6 percent of their GDP, spur migration, and spark conflict, according to a new report published by the World Bank.
Met Office:El Niño drives record rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide
The rising concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide has passed a symbolic threshold early due to the fastest annual increase on record, according to the Met Office.
Sludge market:Ofwat sets out technical working group terms of reference
Ofwat has published a paper setting out the terms of reference for the sludge Technical Working Group (TWG) established to discuss detailed aspects of the main design features of the sludge market mechanism - the bioresources market could be worth up to £780 million, according to the regulator.
Ofwat consults on credit terms for competitive business retail market
Water industry regulator Ofwat has launched a new consultation on credit arrangements between wholesalers and retailers for the new business retail market which opens for competition in April 2017.
Thames Water's operating profits rise to £742.2m
Thames Water operating profit has risen to £742.2 million – up from £675.6 million in 2014/15 according to its latest financial results for the full year ended 31 March 2016.
Dee Valley Water moves up to 4th place in Ofwat SIM rankings
Dee Valley Water has announced a positive start to AMP6 with the publication this morning of its Annual Results for the year ended 31 March 2016 - the firm has moved up to 4th place in Ofwat's SIM rankings.
Land Registry makes flood risk reports available for properties in England and Wales
The Land Registry is flagging up the ability to obtain flood risk reports on properties in England or Wales to get a percentage chance of a location flooding in any one year.
MPs warn Govt “failing to protect communities at risk of flooding”
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has published a report finding that the Government is failing to protect communities at risk of flooding.
Unique not-for-profit model brings additional £32m boost for Welsh Water customers
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, has today announced that £32 million – the equivalent to dividends paid to shareholders in other companies – will be used to deliver further benefits to customers.
REA warns strong UK renewables growth threatened by recent policy changes
The Renewable Energy Association is warning that strong growth in the UK renewable energy sector is being threatened by recent policy changes - multiple “sudden and severe” policy interventions over the past twelve months threaten to slow the industry’s progress.
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BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies. -
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.
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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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