22 Nov 2023
Ofwat has opened an investigation into South East Water on whether it has failed to develop and maintain an efficient water supply system. Ofwat explained that South East Water is the worst performer for water supply interruptions in England and Wales; in 2022-23 there was an average 3 hours, 2 minutes and 21 seconds lost […]
22 Nov 2023
Water Resources West has published A thirst for collaboration, a new survey to understand the water resources issues faced by businesses with water abstraction licences. This is the first ever survey of its kind and highlights some real issues, but also a desire from abstractors to work together locally to improve water resources. Key findings […]
22 Nov 2023
Measuring Ofwat’s Impact presents an assessment of the benefits that the organisation generates as the economic regulator of the water sector. The report finds that Ofwat delivers customer benefits worth at least £1.13bn a year, against an average annual budget of around £30m. it focuses on three of its key work areas: the price review, casework […]
22 Nov 2023
Nature-based solutions, such as restoring wetlands in flood-prone areas or green infrastructure to reduce heat island effects in cities, need to be scaled up and expanded to help Europe better cope with the impacts of climate change. A European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing assesses the current state of such climate adaptation projects and how they […]
21 Nov 2023
Boat owners in the Dee Estuary are being invited to engage with plans to help tackle the issue of abandoned derelict vessels which are at risk of releasing harmful pollutants into the environment. Derelict and abandoned boats around the Welsh coast cause extensive problems in marine protected areas through issues such as loss of habitat […]
21 Nov 2023
Dozens of popular swimming locations in England would be deemed “poor” quality if officially designated as bathing spots, according to a report exploring the “shocking state of UK bathing waters”, ITVnews has reported. Surfers Against Sewage (SAS), which campaigns for clean oceans, rivers and lakes, released its annual water quality report. The environmental group said 40 […]
21 Nov 2023
Seabirds roam far and wide in the Indian Ocean – so they need ocean-wide protection, new research shows. All other oceans are known to contain “hotspots” where predators including seabirds feast on prey. (Photo Antoine Boissonot) But the new study – by a team including Exeter, Heriot-Watt and Réunion universities, and ZSL – found no […]
21 Nov 2023
A new report by the Financial Transparency Coalition and members finds that 22.5% of industrial and semi-industrial fishing vessels accused of forced labour were owned by European companies, topped by Spain, Russia and UK firms. According to the report, in Europe most vessels were identified in Ireland (19), Spain (8) and the UK (7), with […]
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