Climate change damage to oceans could cost $2 trillion per year
A new study coordinated by the Stockholm Environment Institute shows climate change alone could reduce the economic value of key ocean services by up to $2 trillion a year by 2100.
The Budget: good for infrastructure, not so good for green economy?
Some interesting points regarding UK infrastructure and the green economy have been raised in wake of the Budget announced by George Osborne today.
Mouchel calls for help over £90m debt
Engineering firm Mouchel has called in Goldman Sachs to advise on how to tackle its debt pile.
Laing O’Rourke and Atkins to sponsor Government's first UK Construction Conference
Engineering firms Laing O’Rourke and Atkins will sponsor the inaugural Government Construction Summit, to be held in London on 2 July.
Gorbachev NGO says World Water Forum fails to respond to water crises
The Ministerial Declaration issued at the World Water Forum this week has failed to rise up to the challenges posed by the global water crisis according to Green Cross International, the environmental NGO founded by President Gorbachev.
Government sets up single UK Competition and Markets Authority
The Government has announced the formation of a single Competition and Markets Authority intended to simplify and strengthen the UK competition landscape.
Modern Water targets Middle East and Chinese water sectors
Modern Water plc is targeting water-stressed China and the Middle East as part of its long-term business strategy.
New device for generating water from human waste gets UK go ahead
Work on a prototype device for harvesting energy and clean drinking water from human waste has got the go ahead this month in the UK.
UK looks to Israel for new water technology
The Israeli Trade and Economic Office last week brought to the UK a delegation of Israeli water companies to present to the UK their latest technologies within the sector.
Environment Agency calls for better interconnectivity between UK water companies
The Environment Agency has called for the upcoming AMP6 price review round for water company business plans to include better interconnectivity between the utilities.
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South Staffordshire Plc earns prestigious RoSPA global health and safety award
UK-headquartered South Staffordshire Plc, the integrated services group operating within the UK critical infrastructure and essential services markets, has received a prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Award for global health and safety excellence. -
Balfour Beatty achieves 99.1% Responsible Sourcing on major Thames Estuary infrastructure project
Balfour Beatty, the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure provider, has delivered exceptional environmental results on the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 (TEAM2100) framework, one of the nation’s most ambitious flood defence initiatives. -
Xylem Flygt pumps selected for Transport for London’s Silvertown Tunnel
The Silvertown Tunnel’s pumping system is reducing the risk of flooding, delays and costly maintenance, while supporting the long-term resilience of London’s transport network, says Ian Ireland, large pumping projects programme manager, Xylem UK. -
Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia.
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