Day: 4 April 2007

Western US tackles drought

The Western states, suffering long-term drought, are planning a series of measures including a new water pipeline to satisfy demand in fast-expanding Las Vegas.

Groundwater protected from impact of new tech

England's groundwater is to get extra protection from potential pollution caused by new technologies like ground source heat pumps under proposals issued by the Environment Agency.

Ofwat tries to pump up water competition

Kick-starting water competition in the water industry requires legislative changes on top of the so far unsuccessful market competition measures brought in so far, Ofwat has said.

Trade boost for eco-tech firms

Players from some of the world's fastest growing environmental technology markets will come together at a networking event hosted by UK Trade & Investment on May 2nd.

Plans to slash microgeneration red tape

The Government has published plans to make it easier for people to install wind turbines on their homes by eliminating the need for planning permission.

Commission backs pan-European pipeline

The construction of a Black Sea oil pipeline claimed to significantly reduce the chances of tanker accidents was endorsed by the European Commission on Tuesday.

Construction waste plans set to become compulsory

Major construction projects will need to be accompanied by detailed waste management plans under proposals published this week, as the Government tries to tackle the 109 million-tonne waste mountain created annually by the construction industry.

Climate change and the future of the water environment

Following a year when many of the water industry's achievements were drowned under critical headlines about drought order applications, high profile hosepipe bans and consumer concern over leakage rates, the industry needs to renew its efforts to set the agenda for a more sustainable water environment, writes Catherine Iredale.

Sustainable water management to top the bill at IWEX

As the UK water industry gears up for its biggest trade show, due to open in Birmingham on May 1st, organiser Esther Stoffels previews some of this year's highlights.

Edie Special Report – Water and Wastewater

This month's special report features a preview of the British water industries' biggest trade show, the International Water and Effluent Exhibition (IWEX), set to open at the NEC in Birmingham on May 1st. The event, part of the Sustainabilitylive! eco-shows, will showcase the latest in water technology innovation as well as giving visitors an insight into the shifting legislative and business landscapes of the water and wastewater sectors.

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