Construction industry needs huge change to meet low carbon challenge
The construction industry faces the largest change management programme since Victorian times if it is to meet the low carbon agenda, according to an industry report published today.
US$15 trillion investor group calls for action on climate change
Investors responsible for the management of US$15 trillion funds have issued a statement calling for policies to unlock the vast potential of low-carbon markets and avoid economic devastation caused by climate change.
Mogden improvement work progressing well
Thames Water has made significant progress at Mogden Sewage Works in west London, which is undergoing a £140m upgrade to reduce the amount of storm sewage that overflows into the River Thames following heavy rain.
Water companies criticised for “secrecy” decision
The water companies came in for sharp criticism yesterday for their ongoing failure to inform the public of their regular discharges of raw sewage into the country’s rivers.
Pennon Group publishes latest half year results - strong start to AMP5
Business’ environmental record prompts new focus on poor performers
A comprehensive review of industry’s environmental performance in England and Wales has been published by the Environment Agency.
Flood management for the future
United Utilities reports results “slightly ahead” of board expectations
Severn Trent continues improvements while maintaining lowest charges
Welsh Water cuts bills for customers
Glas Cymru - the ‘not-for-profit’ company that owns Welsh Water on behalf of customers has published its latest financial results. The company said it had achieved good overall progress in the six months to September 2010, maintaining its strong financial position, whilst reducing customer bills and investing heavily to improve customer service
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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. -
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.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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