15 Oct 2024
A new approach is needed if we are to save nature, that is the stark warning has been issued by the Chair of Natural England Tony Juniper, as he launches a major new report on the state of England’s natural world. The State of Natural Capital Report for England 2024 published by Natural England, provides […]
15 Oct 2024
Biden-Harris Administration announced that NOAA is designating 4,543 square miles of coastal and offshore waters along 116 miles of California’s central coast as America’s 17th national marine sanctuary. Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary will conserve the area’s diverse range of marine life and celebrate Indigenous peoples’ connections to the region. It is the third largest sanctuary in […]
09 Oct 2024
Ofwat’s latest Water Company Performance Report covering the 16 largest water and wastewater companies in England and Wales shows that “companies are making progress in some areas, but in other areas performance is unacceptable”. Credit: Tom Fisk Key points Poor performance costs water sector £157.6m this year as companies fall further behind on some […]
09 Oct 2024
The Environment Agency has published analysis of the water resources management plan annual review submissions from water companies across England for the period April 2023 to March 2024. Credit: Tom Fisk According to the Agency, this reporting year’s wet weather has provided respite for the industry following the widespread drought conditions in 2022. […]
09 Oct 2024
A coalition of nature groups (including Wildlife and Countryside Link, Rivers Trust, The Wildlife Trusts and Angling Trust) has released analysis of water company business plans for the next five years, recently given draft approval by Ofwat. The scorecard recognises much needed commitments and funding increases in many vital areas, but also shows gaps in water protections […]
09 Oct 2024
A report commissioned by Ofwat provides insight on how the Water Efficiency Fund proposed for AMP8 could be used to help improve the outcomes from the rollout of smart water meters, based on lessons from the energy sector. Ofwat is working with partners to consider the recommendations from the report as the regulator develops its […]
09 Oct 2024
Water companies’ failure to deal with customers’ concerns over environmental performance and water meters has fuelled a steep rise in complaints to the consumer watchdog. Credit: The Climate Reality Project The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) saw the number of complaints which had to be escalated to it by household customers in England […]
09 Oct 2024
The year 2023 marked the driest year for global rivers in over three decades, according to a new report coordinated by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which signalled critical changes in water availability in an era of growing demand. Credit: Chasing Lyu Key messages 2023 was driest year for global rivers in 33 years […]
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