31 May 2022
Diatoms are the most important producers of plant biomass in the ocean and help to transport carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere into the deep ocean and thus regulate climate. Because diatoms rely on silica rather than calcium carbonate to build their shells, they were previously thought to benefit from ocean acidification — a chemical […]
31 May 2022
The pink sea fan (Eunicella verrucosa) fan lives in shallow waters from the western Mediterranean to north-west Ireland and the south-west of England and Wales. A study by researchers from Exeter University found that the species is likely to spread northwards – including further around the British coast as far as Scotland – by 2100 […]
31 May 2022
Seeing a larger number of species on urban coastlines – from marine animals to seaweed — is likely to improve the wellbeing of local people and visitors, new research from a team at Swansea University has revealed. The findings provide further evidence that biodiversity brings wide-ranging benefits. Anecdotal evidence suggests that people may associate marine […]
25 May 2022
New research by Ofwat and CCW finds that sewer flooding has a significant negative impact on customers, regardless of the severity of the incident. Despite providing a good service initially, wastewater companies are falling short when it comes to longer term communication, resolution and compensation. People who have their homes flooded with sewage are frequently […]
25 May 2022
Ambitious, collaborative agenda needed to deliver for customers and the environment by 2050 White Paper from industry body Water UK sets out the sector’s vision for an improved water system in England by 2050 Without urgent action future generations will face significant challenges to maintain water supplies and tackle pressures on water quality and habitats […]
25 May 2022
House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee launches major new inquiry into water sector regulator Ofwat The Committee will consider Ofwat’s performance against its statutory objectives and whether it has the powers and resources needed to meet those objectives. It will also consider the regulator’s relationship with the Government and other regulators. The Committee is […]
25 May 2022
Published on 23rd May, the Water Industry Forum’s latest thought leadership paper, ‘Driving best value decision making within the water industry using a multi-capitals approach’, explains what is meant by a multi-capitals approach and the drivers and potential benefits of this approach. It also aims to demonstrate commitment across the industry, by both water companies […]
25 May 2022
Measuring the state of natural capital assets Corporate Natural Capital Accounting involves identifying, measuring, recording, summarising and reporting changes in the state of the natural environment and the associated value to business and wider society. A new working paper prepared by eftec and partners shows how this can be applied by organisations, transforming their reporting of […]
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