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Africa water reserves need care
Water experts have reacted cautiously to news that huge reserves of groundwater have been identified in Africa.Scientists from the British Geological Survey (BGS) and University College London last week published a report claiming that there is between 0.36M.km3 and 1.75M.km3 of underground water in Africa, more than 20 times the amount stored in its lakes.
Government considers backing flood insurance
Ministers are considering an insurance industry proposal to avert a crisis that could leave up to 200,000 households without flooding cover
Fehmarnbelt crossing on hunt for bidders
Scheme promoter Femern has kicked off a scramble for work on Europe’s €5.5bn (£4.6bn) Fehmarnbelt mega project that will link Germany and Denmark via a vast 18km long, 42m wide immersed tube tunnel.
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Welsh government unveils £15bn infrastructure plan
Ambitious plans detailing how the Welsh Government will act to deliver growth and jobs with a £15bn spend on roads, schools, hospitals, housing and other capital projects over the next decade have been published.
Ramboll latest team to sign up to CARE Construction Challenge
Ramboll are the latest firm to have entered a team into the CARE Construction Challenge supported by NCE and Ground Engineering, taking place on 30 June on the Dorset coast.
Hain leaves shadow cabinet to campaign for Severn Barrage
Labour MP Peter Hain this week resigned as Welsh shadow secretary to help campaign for the resurrection of the £32bn Severn Barrage project.
Water and sewerage firms need step change in innovation, warns regulator
Water and sewerage firms need to make a step change in innovation if they are to meet the challenges of ever rising customer expectations, population growth and climate change, water regulator Ofwat warned today.
Environment Agency relaxes drought status after heavy rains
The Environment Agency has said that south west England, the Midlands and parts of Yorkshire are no longer in drought due to the recent rainfall.
Cost of water may have to rise, says Lords committee
Governments of the UK and other European countries may have to act urgently to facilitate a rise in the cost of water to safeguard supplies and quality, a House of Lords committee warned this 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
New geological survey map launched for sustainable drainage systems
The British Geological Survey (BGS) has released a new digital map which it claims will help planners, developers and local authorities reduce urban flooding through appropriate use of Sustainable Drainage Systems (Suds).
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Flood prevention scheme unveiled for Mythe Farm in Tewkesbury
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Environment Agency wins recognition for Cumbrian flood work
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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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Special report: funding for the floods
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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
