Environment Agency consults on nuclear power station water discharges
The Environment Agency has launched a consultation on an application for an environmental permit for cooling water discharges from the proposed new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C.
CIWEM conference to highlight impact of climate change on water sector
Leading environmental professional body CIWEM is holding a one day conference on 17th November which will focus on the impacts of climate change and the water sector - including how Ofwat will address the issue in the upcoming price review.
Construction sector - Government must act on latest alarming stats
The construction sector is calling for Government action to stimulate growth in the face of what it describes as "alarming" construction order figures.
New report looks at impact of climate change on global migration
A new international report, published today by Foresight, reveals that the major challenges associated with migration and environmental change have been underestimated.
By focusing solely on those that might leave vulnerable areas, the report says there is a risk of neglecting both the people who will be ‘trapped’ and those that will actually move towards danger.
Construction sector calls for £5bn infrastructure stimulus
The Construction Products Association has called for the Government to release a £5 billion infrastructure investment package to kickstart the economy.
New report on Northern Ireland coastal zone published
A new report evaluating the sustainable development of the Northern Ireland coast has been published.
Solar variability helps explain cold winters in UK
Research from the Met Office has shed new light on a link between decadal solar variability and winter climate in the UK, northern Europe and parts of America.
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.
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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. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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