Water presents high risk to business, warns PwC
A new report from global professional services provider PwC is warning that water challenges are presenting increasingly high risks to business, with the growing gap between supply and demand moving water to the top of the business risk agenda.
Diageo to halve water use in ambitious water stewardship strategy
Cutting water use in half, replenishing water in water stressed areas and returning all waste water back to the environment safely are just some of the industry leading targets published today in global beverage manufacturer Diageo’s new water stewardship strategy.
Gatwick oil discovery estimates “wildly optimistic”, says Globaldata analyst
The recent announcement by exploration firm UK Oil & Gas Investments (UKOG) that there could be up to 100 billion barrels of oil onshore beneath the South of England, following its discovery at a well near Gatwick airport, is wildly optimistic, says an analyst with research and consulting firm GlobalData.
World Water Council puts water at heart of sustainable economic growth
The World Water Council and the Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) together with representatives from the 7th Forum National Committee have urged political leaders to set their nations on a more sustainable economic growth path.
UK water sector uses crowdsourcing to discover key issues
Crowdicity, the online idea management platform, is being used by UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) to crowdsource the most important water-related issues facing the UK population today.
France launches new ocean exhibition in run-up to Paris climate Summit
In partnership with Météo-France and the National Museum of Natural History, the French National Sea Centre NAUSICAA has today launched a new exhibition entitled Ocean & Climate: getting hot in here!
Fitch warns lifting German fracking ban unlikely to boost gas volumes
Lifting a ban on fracking in Germany is unlikely to have any significant impact on the country's domestic gas production in the foreseeable future, according to Fitch Ratings.
London Assembly: Thames Water should report on ability to cope with heavy rainfall
The London Assembly has called for Thames Water to provide its Environment Committee with an assessment of its drainage network’s ability to deal with heavy rainfall events.
Oxford University and UK Government to lead research to improve global water supply
Oxford University and the UK Government are to lead a major research project to improve global water supply.
Global study says more awareness needed to tackle water-related supply chain risks
Sedex Global and World Wildlife Fund have today released a briefing paper to help companies understand, address and innovate around water risks and opportunities in their supply chain.
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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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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
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