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Businesses urged to adopt risk based approach to dealing with climate change
Owners and operators of infrastructure are being urged to adopt a risk-based approach to climate change adaptation in response to a new government report.
Pressure on as water prices set to rise
Plans for a tougher water abstraction regime as outlined in the government’s water White Paper could lead to a huge strain on water-intensive businesses through increased water prices, engineers this week told NCE.
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Government must support fragile growth in infrastructure
Fragile signs of growth in civil engineering may be crushed if the government pulls funding on public sector infrastructure projects, say contractors.
Tunnelling machine set for Beckton sewage works run
A tunnel boring machine named Beckton Becky has been lowered into position 20m below ground in London, as part of a £190M project to extend one of Europe’s largest sewage treatment works.
Water investment boost of £22bn but customers face higher bills
Water companies have pledged to invest a record £22bn over the next five years into the water and sewerage network resulting in higher customer bills.
Keep leaves off the line but protect green benefits, says report
Trackside land must be maintained to avoid leaves on the line but residents should be kept informed, according to a report from the London Assembly.
Chinese sovereign fund invests in Thames Water in UK first
China’s sovereign investment fund has made its first UK venture with the purchase of an 8.68% stake in Thames Water today.
Decision due next week on Chile mega hydro scheme
The Chilean Supreme Court is due to make a decision on a controversial $7bn (£4.5bn) hydro project in Patagonia in the Southern part of the country next week.
Water & environment features
Energy from waste: the burning question
The government wants more energy from waste, but the public doesn’t, Mark Hansford reports.
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Water special
Water special: The efficiency squeeze
A new regulatory period for the water sector brings challenges along with new work. Jo Stimpson talks to industry experts about what to expect.
Flood defence news
Special report: funding for the floods
Next week environment secretary Caroline Spelman is expected to announce a raft of new flood defence schemes across England and Wales that will receive funding. NCE reports on how the Environment Agency is increasing the number of homes protected despite a 15% budget cut.
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Businesses urged to adopt risk based approach to dealing with climate change
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Suds guidance sits on fence
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MPs criticise government over lack of clarity on flood defence funding
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Energy infrastructure at 'significant' risk of flooding
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Government launches climate change adaptation plan
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Consultation on controversial reservoir classification system to end next month
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Flooding 'swale' first for Thames Water
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Thames Water prepares to turn on Beckton desalination plant
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Minister opens Gloucester flood storage area
