London faces stark wake-up call on capital’s infrastructure requirements
The Mayor of London is warning that the city is set to exceed its record level of population within months and risks losing its position among the world’s elite cities unless a major programme of infrastructure investment is put in place to allow the capital to continue to operate efficiently and successfully.
Test shale oil drill application rejected in West Sussex - but water not an issue
An application by Celtique Energie to create a temporary exploratory hydrocarbon (oil/gas) site to test drill for shale oil on land near the village of Wisborough Green in West Sussex has been turned down this week by West Sussex County Council.
MOD Defence Infrastructure Organisation exceeds water reduction targets
Utilities experts from the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) are already exceeding their Ministry of Defence ‘green’ targets to reduce water consumption on the UK military estate – conserving water resources and saving money for the taxpayer.
London ranked 15th in study of world’s most water stressed cities
London has been ranked 15th amongst the world’s most water stressed cities in a new study of more than 500 cities globally.
2014: hottest global temperatures in April, May and June on record
According to data released by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration today, the globally averaged temperature over land and ocean surfaces for June 2014 was the highest for June since record keeping began in 1880.
Energy a key issue in new Lords inquiry into EU Regional Marine Co-operation
The House of Lords has launched a new inquiry into EU Regional Marine Co-operation and is calling for the submission of evidence from a wide range of stakeholders, including energy developers.
New UK Government map reveals worldwide impacts of climate change
The United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office has launched a new map to show the impact climate change could have on the whole planet by the end of the century if carbon emissions continue to increase.
Met Office scientists research water sustainability
The Met Office is joining experts from around the world this week at the 7th International Scientific Conference on the Global Water and Energy Cycle.
Response to consultation flags up key issues on abstraction reform proposals
The Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs and the Welsh Government have published a summary of responses to the consultation on reform of the abstraction licensing regime which highlights a number of key issues over proposed changes.
Government brings down infrastructure costs for third year running
The Government has brought down infrastructure costs for the third year running, according to the third annual report of the Infrastructure Cost Review programme published today by HM Treasury.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
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.
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