Government’s climate adviser warns evidence of UK’s inadequate response to worsening climate impacts continues to mount
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Flood Re scheme has not taken climate change into account, report says
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Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
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Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
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Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
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Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
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