Ofwat publishes catchment management discussion paper
UK water industry regulator Ofwat has published a new discussion paper which examines whether upstream catchment management can deliver a better deal both for water customers and the environment.
WWF calls for halt to shale gas activity in UK
WWF has reiterated a call for a moratorium on any shale gas activity in the UK and highlighted its concerns over water contamination as Cuadrilla Resources announced the results of exploratory drilling near Blackpool.
Arctic ice plummets to second lowest minimum
Arctic sea ice extent appears to have reached its second lowest minimum since records began, according to the latest figures from the National Snow and Ice Data Centre (NSIDC) in the US.
UK must change attitudes to water reuse
The belief there is an endless supply of clean fresh water and an apparent squeamishness about recycled water are serious barriers to better use of the vital resource in UK homes and businesses, experts have warned.
Construction sector workforce falls 3%
Latest figures from the Government 's Office for National Statistics, for the year to June 2011 show a 3.0% drop in the number of people employed in UK construction.
Past weather to shed new light on climate
A huge catalogue of old weather data, from the ships' logs of historic voyages to World War I Royal Navy records, is being used for an international project to recreate the world's past climate.
Cities to bid for new powers for economic growth
England's biggest cities will be able to make their case for new powers from central government to drive faster growth under new clauses to the Localism Bill which have been welcomed by Cities Minister Greg Clark and Chris Murray, Director of the Core Cities Group.
Deadline approaches for Stockholm 2012 water prize nominations
The deadline is approaching for nominations for the Stockholm Water Prize - all entries must be submitted by Thursday 15 2011.
Business leaders call for Government to increase infrastructure spending
The Government must act now to attract vital new investment into the UK’s ageing infrastructure, according to a new report from the CBI and KPMG.
Engineers say infrastructure growth opportunity must not be missed
The imminent second edition of the National Infrastructure Plan (NIP 2), must map out how to stimulate £200 billion of private investment in UK transport and energy networks if infrastructure is to deliver as a key strand in the strategy for growth, according to the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
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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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