Day: 2 November 2009

Asbestos awareness needed as death rates rise

A Government scheme aimed at warning younger workers about the dangers of asbestos has been launched.

CRC’s chief architect to address edie event

The Department of Energy & Climate Change's head of CRC has been confirmed as keynote speaker for edie's CRC clinic later this month.

Ireland’s ‘abject failure’ on waste water law

The European Court of Justice has ruled against the Irish Government in a case brought by the European Commission on waste water laws.

$16m grants to help Australian offices go green

Almost 40 Australian office complexes are to benefit from substantial government grants to help them cut their greenhouse gas emissions.

Climate talks must consider water

The importance of water must not be overlooked when negotiators come to the table for the Copenhagen climate talks in December.

European space search for water launches

A satellite looking for water and monitoring climate change was successfully launched from northern Russia this morning (November 2).

Veterans call for climate battle

Serving and retired military officers from around the globe called on governments to 'work for an ambitious and equitable international agreement' at the Copenhagen climate negotiations in December.

Feed the world

Climate change is posing a serious threat to our food supply. CIWEM executive director, Nick Reeves, calls for a revolution in farming and consumer attitudes

Stars of the water industry set to shine at ceremony

Forget the current economic climate and the forthcoming General Election, there are more important matters to attend to ¨C entering the Water Industry Achievement Awards 2010. Yes, the awards are under way. It is time to get nominations rolling in for awards that not only reward excellence in all aspects of the industry but recognise innovation at its best.

Diving in at the deep end

A team of specialist divers - working in a cramped, water-filled tunnel 20 metres beneath the surface of a reservoir in Lancashire - has just completed a challenging project to install an eccentric plug valve to control water flow.

Industry stability at stake

The 'have-it-all' settlement has lost its initial shine. Ofwat must revise its draft price proposals which are a prescription for damaging uncertainty, writes Barrie Clarke

Take control, drop the mole

Moleing systems often have no directional control. Tony O'Brien discusses an effective alternative

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